Spaghetti Garlic Bread Bowls
A handheld Italian-American weeknight dinner where al dente spaghetti is tucked into par-baked garlic-buttered bread bowls, topped with browned beef marinara and gooey melted mozzarella for a perfect mix of crispy bread, saucy pasta, and gooey cheese.
Ingredients
- 4 large Italian crusty rolls (hollowed out with half-inch walls)
- 8 ounces dry spaghetti
- ½ pound lean ground beef
- 1 ½ cups thick marinara sauce
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted for coating)
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
- Hollow out rolls using a small knife, preserving ½-inch walls on all sides
- In a microwave-safe container, melt 1 tablespoon butter with ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Brush garlic butter inside each bread bowl and place on baking sheets
- Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until just al dente (reserve 1 cup pasta water if needed)
- Bake bread bowls for 10 minutes to crisp
- In a skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat, drain excess fat
- Stir in marinara sauce, season with salt and pepper, simmer 5 minutes
- Fill each bread bowl with spaghetti, beef sauce, then top with mozzarella
- Place bowls under broiler until cheese is golden and bubbly (2-3 minutes)
- Let cool slightly before serving
Notes
Sourdough rolls are a viable substitute for Italian bread
Use whole-wheat or gluten-free spaghetti for dietary adaptations
Cookies baking method shown in example is not applicable here; this is a baked handheld dish
Storage tip: Seal cooled bread bowls in an airtight container and reheat in a 350°F oven for 15-20 minutes
Use whole-wheat or gluten-free spaghetti for dietary adaptations
Cookies baking method shown in example is not applicable here; this is a baked handheld dish
Storage tip: Seal cooled bread bowls in an airtight container and reheat in a 350°F oven for 15-20 minutes
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 24gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 380mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6g
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