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A close-up shot of a single spaghetti garlic bread bowl, showing the texture of the melted mozzarella cheese and the hearty meat sauce inside the crusty bread.

Spaghetti Garlic Bread Bowls: The Ultimate Comfort Food

Discover how to make the ultimate Spaghetti Garlic Bread Bowls! This recipe features hearty spaghetti and meat sauce served in a crispy, homemade garlic bread bowl, all topped with melted mozzarella. The perfect all-in-one comfort food dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 850
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Garlic Bread Bowls
  • 4 large, crusty bread rolls about 4-5 inches in diameter
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
For the Spaghetti Filling
  • 8 oz spaghetti
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 small yellow onion chopped
  • 1/2 green bell pepper chopped
  • 24 oz marinara sauce
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Equipment

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

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice the top third off each bread roll. Hollow out the centers, leaving a ½-inch border. Place the bowls and lids on a baking sheet.
  2. In a small bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, parsley, and Parmesan. Brush this mixture inside the bread bowls and on the cut side of the lids.
  3. Bake the bread bowls and lids for 10-12 minutes until lightly toasted and golden. Set aside.
  4. While the bread bakes, cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  5. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef. Drain excess fat. Add the chopped onion and bell pepper and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  6. Stir in the marinara sauce and Italian seasoning. Bring to a simmer and cook for at least 10 minutes.
  7. Add the cooked spaghetti to the sauce and stir to combine.
  8. Spoon the spaghetti mixture into the toasted bread bowls. Top each with a generous amount of shredded mozzarella cheese.
  9. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve immediately with the garlic bread lids.

Notes

Tip 1: To prevent soggy bread, make sure to pre-bake the hollowed-out bowls with the garlic butter before filling.
Tip 2: Use a thick, hearty marinara sauce. If your sauce is thin, let it simmer longer to reduce and thicken.
Tip 3: Shred your own mozzarella cheese from a block for the best, creamiest melt.