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Irresistible Spaghetti Garlic Bread Bowls That Will Elevate Your Dinner Game

Learn how to make delicious Spaghetti Garlic Bread Bowls. Easy recipe with step-by-step instructions.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

  • 4 large round bread loaves (sourdough or Italian work great)
  • 8 cups cooked spaghetti noodles (about 12 ounces dry)
  • 4 cups marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Substitutions & Tips: If you want a gluten-free option, you can use gluten-free bread loaves or even sturdy rolls. For a dairy-free version, swap butter for olive oil and use dairy-free cheese alternatives. And if fresh parsley isn’t on hand, dried Italian herbs add a nice touch.

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Using a serrated knife, carefully cut the top off each bread loaf and hollow out the inside, leaving about a 1-inch thick shell. Save the bread you remove for another use like breadcrumbs or croutons.
  2. In a small bowl, mix the softened butter with minced garlic and chopped parsley. Spread this garlic butter mixture evenly inside each hollowed bread bowl and on the cut-off tops.
  3. Place the bread bowls and their tops on a baking sheet. Brush the outside of each loaf with olive oil for extra crispness.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until the bread is golden and slightly crispy but still soft enough to scoop.
  5. While the bread is baking, heat your marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat. Season with salt and pepper to taste. If you want to add a little extra depth, a pinch of red pepper flakes or Italian seasoning works wonders.
  6. Toss the cooked spaghetti noodles with the warm marinara sauce until well coated. You want every strand to be saucy but not drowning.
  7. Remove the bread bowls from the oven. Fill each one generously with the spaghetti mixture. Top with shredded mozzarella and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
  8. Return the filled bread bowls to the oven and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  9. Let the bowls cool for a few minutes before serving to avoid any burnt tongues—a lesson I learned the hard way during a rushed dinner once!

  • Author: Jenny
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: International

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