Description
If you’re a fan of spaghetti and garlic bread, get ready to have your mind (and taste buds) blown. These Spaghetti Garlic Bread Bowls combine the best of both worlds into one crispy, cheesy, crave-worthy creation.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 6 crusty rolls (French or Italian dinner rolls work great)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (or 1 teaspoon dried parsley)
- 3 cups cooked spaghetti (about 8 oz dry pasta)
- 2 cups marinara or spaghetti sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional: Red pepper flakes or Italian seasoning for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the rolls: Cut a round hole in the top of each roll and hollow out the inside to form a bowl. Don’t cut through the bottom!
- Make garlic butter: Mix melted butter, olive oil, garlic, garlic powder, and parsley in a bowl.
- Brush and toast: Brush the inside and outside of each roll with garlic butter. Place rolls on the baking sheet and toast for 10–12 minutes until lightly crisped.
- Cook spaghetti: If you haven’t already, cook pasta to al dente and drain.
- Mix with sauce: In a bowl, toss cooked spaghetti with marinara until fully coated.
- Assemble the bowls: Fill each bread bowl with spaghetti, top with mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Bake again: Return to the oven and bake for 10–15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot: Garnish with more parsley, red pepper flakes, or extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- Use crusty rolls that can hold up to the heat and filling without going soggy.
- Brush generously with garlic butter, especially around the edges.
- Toast before filling to create a moisture barrier and lock in that signature crisp.
- Watch closely during the second bake—every oven is a little different!
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Bread
- Cuisine: American-Italian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 4g
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
Keywords: Spaghetti Garlic Bread Bowls