Description
Spaghetti Garlic Bread Bowls are a delightful fusion of comfort food that combines crusty bread and aromatic garlic with a hearty serving of spaghetti in rich marinara sauce. Perfect for cozy nights or entertaining friends, these bowls deliver both flavor and visual appeal, transforming any meal into a memorable experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large crusty bread loaf (sourdough recommended)
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (oregano and basil)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice off the tops of the bread loaves and hollow out the insides.
- Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Combine cooked spaghetti with marinara sauce, sautéed garlic, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Fill each bread bowl with the spaghetti mixture and top with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake on a baking sheet for 15-20 minutes until the tops are golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bread bowl (250g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: - Feel free to replace spaghetti with whole wheat or gluten-free pasta. - For added nutrition, consider mixing in vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes. - Ensure your garlic is fresh for maximum flavor.