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Spaghetti served in a baked garlic bread bowl

Spaghetti Garlic Bread Bowls

These Spaghetti Garlic Bread Bowls are a fun and delicious way to enjoy your favorite pasta dish, served in edible, garlicky bread bowls.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 bowls
Calories: 650

Ingredients
  

Spaghetti & Meat Sauce
  • 1 pound spaghetti
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey/Italian sausage for variation)
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2-3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)
Garlic Bread Bowls
  • 8 individual crusty bread rolls (e.g., sourdough rolls, Italian dinner rolls, or even small boules)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 3-4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley (for the garlic butter)
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or Italian blend)
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large skillet or Dutch oven
  • Small bowl
  • Large baking sheet

Method
 

Cooking the Spaghetti
  1. Cook spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
Preparing the Meat Sauce
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, and drain any excess fat.
  2. Add chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
  3. Pour in crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce. Stir in oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
Preparing the Bread Bowls
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Carefully hollow out each bread roll, leaving a 1/2-inch thick shell.
  2. Combine melted butter, minced garlic, and chopped parsley in a small bowl. Brush the inside and outside of each hollowed-out bread roll generously with the garlic butter.
  3. Place buttered rolls on a baking sheet and bake for 5-7 minutes, until lightly golden and fragrant, to prevent sogginess.
Assembly and Final Bake
  1. Add the drained spaghetti to the simmering meat sauce and toss to coat evenly.
  2. Spoon the spaghetti mixture generously into each toasted garlic bread bowl.
  3. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese over the spaghetti in each bowl.
  4. Return baking sheet to the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly and bread bowls are golden brown.
  5. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve hot.

Notes

Feel free to experiment with different types of bread rolls for your bowls. For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the meat sauce. If you have any leftover hollowed-out bread, cube it and toast it to make croutons!