Description
Enjoy a fun and interactive meal with these Garlic Spaghetti Bread Bowls, featuring al dente spaghetti tossed in a savory garlic sauce, all served in a crispy sourdough bowl. Perfect for sharing and bursting with flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large loaf of sourdough bread
- 1 pound of spaghetti
- 4 tablespoons of olive oil
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup of fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 cup of marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut off the top of the sourdough loaf to create a lid and set it aside.
- Hollow out the inside of the loaf, leaving about an inch of bread on the sides and bottom.
- Brush the inside of the bread bowl with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
- Place the hollowed-out bread bowls on a baking sheet and set aside.
- Bring salted water to a boil in a large pot.
- Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente (8-10 minutes).
- While the spaghetti cooks, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté the minced garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- If desired, add red pepper flakes and stir for another 30 seconds.
- Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the spaghetti.
- Toss the drained spaghetti in the skillet with garlic and olive oil.
- Add reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
- Season with salt and black pepper, then stir in Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.
- Spoon the garlic spaghetti mixture into each hollowed-out bread bowl.
- Pour marinara sauce over the spaghetti in each bowl.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
- Cover the filled bread bowls loosely with aluminum foil and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Transfer the garlic bread bowls to serving plates and garnish with additional parsley if desired.
- Enjoy by breaking off pieces of the bread bowl to scoop up the spaghetti and sauce.
Notes
- For added protein, mix in cooked meatballs or grilled chicken.
- For a vegetarian option, add sautéed vegetables like bell peppers, mushrooms, or spinach.
- Experiment with different types of bread for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes