Description
Spaghetti Garlic Bread Bowls are a delightful fusion of two beloved dishes, featuring crispy bread bowls filled with savory spaghetti and marinara sauce topped with melted mozzarella. This unique presentation is perfect for family dinners or gatherings, ensuring an unforgettable dining experience. Ready in under an hour, this recipe is customizable to suit any palate, making it a hit for all ages.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large baguette or Italian bread
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut the baguette in half lengthwise and hollow out the center of each half to create bowls.
- In a small bowl, mix softened butter with minced garlic. Spread the garlic butter generously inside each bread bowl.
- Boil water in a large pot and cook spaghetti until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Toss cooked spaghetti with marinara sauce until well coated.
- Fill each bread bowl with the sauced spaghetti mixture and top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Place filled bowls on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bread bowl (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 85g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg