Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our Spaghetti Garlic Bread Bowls. This delightful dish features al dente spaghetti smothered in rich marinara sauce, served in warm, crusty garlic bread bowls. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, this recipe is sure to bring smiles to everyone at the table. With its irresistible combination of flavors and textures, you’ll love every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large crusty bread loaf (sourdough or Italian)
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix minced garlic with olive oil and a pinch of salt; set aside.
- Slice your bread loaf horizontally and scoop out some insides if desired.
- Brush garlic oil mixture generously on both bread halves.
- Bake bread on a baking sheet for 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente; drain well.
- Toss spaghetti with marinara sauce and season with salt and pepper.
- Fill each garlic bread half with saucy spaghetti and top with Parmesan and basil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 garlic bread bowl filled with spaghetti (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 72g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 30mg