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A close-up of three spaghetti garlic bread bowls filled with meat sauce and topped with melted mozzarella cheese.
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Spaghetti Garlic Bread Bowls (The Ultimate Comfort Food Mashup!)

The ultimate comfort food! Learn to make epic Spaghetti Garlic Bread Bowls with a rich meat sauce, baked in a crispy, buttery garlic bread bowl and topped with bubbly mozzarella cheese.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian-American
Calories: 780

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces Spaghetti
  • 1 lb lean ground beef or Italian sausage
  • 24 ounces marinara sauce
  • 1 small yellow onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and Black Pepper to taste
  • 4 small, crusty bread boules or large hard rolls
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet
  • 1 Large Pot
  • 1 Baking Sheet

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice the top off each bread boule. Scoop out the soft bread from the inside, leaving a 1/2-inch wall.
  2. In a small bowl, mix melted butter, garlic powder, and parsley. Brush the mixture inside the bread bowls and on the tops. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly toasted.
  3. While bread is toasting, cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  4. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook the onion until soft. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain grease. Stir in minced garlic and Italian seasoning.
  5. Pour in marinara sauce, season with salt and pepper, and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the cooked spaghetti to the sauce and toss to combine.
  6. Fill each toasted bread bowl with the spaghetti mixture. Top generously with shredded mozzarella cheese.
  7. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 780kcalProtein: 38gFat: 35gFiber: 7g

Notes

Choosing the Right Bread: Use a crusty bread like a boule or kaiser roll that is sturdy enough to hold the filling without becoming soggy.
Don't Skip Toasting: Pre-baking the bread bowls is the most important step to prevent them from getting mushy after you add the sauce.
Thicken Your Sauce: If your sauce seems thin, allow it to simmer for an extra 5-10 minutes to reduce and thicken before you add the pasta.
Keyword spaghetti boats,spaghetti garlic bread bowls,stuffed garlic bread

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