Ingredients
To create these Spaghetti Garlic Bread Bowls, you will need the following ingredients:
– 1 loaf of French bread or Italian bread
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 4 cloves of garlic, minced
– 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
– 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
– 1 pound spaghetti
– 2 cups marinara sauce
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
Creating Spaghetti Garlic Bread Bowls is straightforward! Follow these simple steps to make your own:
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Prepare Bread Bowls: Slice the loaf of bread in half lengthwise. Remove some of the soft inner bread to create space for the spaghetti.
3. Make Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper.
4. Butter the Bread: Spread the garlic butter mixture generously inside the hollowed-up bread halves.
5. Add Cheese: Sprinkle a layer of mozzarella cheese on top of the garlic butter in each bread bowl.
6. Bake Bread Bowls: Place the bread halves on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
7. Cook Spaghetti: While the bread bowls are baking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
8. Heat Marinara Sauce: In a small saucepan, heat the marinara sauce over medium-low heat until warm.
9. Combine Pasta and Sauce: Drain the spaghetti and mix it with the warmed marinara sauce. Toss until evenly coated.
10. Fill Bread Bowls: Remove the baked bread bowls from the oven. Carefully spoon the spaghetti into each garlic bread bowl.
11. Finish with Cheese: Top the filled bowls with additional mozzarella cheese and return to the oven for another 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden.
12. Serve Immediately: Remove from the oven and let them cool for a minute before serving. Optionally, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese for an extra flavor boost.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 bowls
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Fat: 24g
- Protein: 18g