Garlic Bread Bowls With Spaghetti
A cozy comfort meal combining garlic-infused bread with hearty spaghetti in a rich sauce.
Equipment
- Oven
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
- Pot
- Pan
Ingredients
Bread Rolls
- 4 rolls Fresh Bread Rolls Opt for larger, round rolls.
Garlic
- 4 cloves Fresh Garlic Minced for even distribution.
Butter
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Softened for spreading.
Spaghetti
- 12 ounces Spaghetti Cook according to package instructions.
Tomato Sauce
- 2 cups Tomato Sauce Use marinara or homemade sauce.
Parmesan Cheese
- 1/2 cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese For topping.
Fresh Basil
- 1/4 cup Fresh Basil Leaves Chopped or torn.
Salt and Pepper
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil For drizzling over bread.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice off the top third of each roll and hollow out the insides.
- Mix softened butter with minced garlic, salt, and olive oil.
- Spread the garlic butter mixture inside each hollowed roll.
- Bake the rolls for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
- Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.
- Heat tomato sauce in a pan and simmer.
- Toss the drained spaghetti with the warmed tomato sauce.
- Fill each bread bowl with the sauced spaghetti.
- Top with Parmesan cheese and basil, then return to the oven for 2-3 minutes.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For variations, consider adding protein or vegetables, or using different types of cheese.