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Crispy Spaghetti Garlic Bread Bowls with Cheesy Marinara

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A comforting and easy-to-make recipe combining crispy garlic bread bowls filled with cheesy marinara and al dente spaghetti, perfect for quick weeknight meals or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • Round garlic bread loaves (5–6 inches diameter)
  • ¼ cup (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • 8 oz (225 g) spaghetti, cooked al dente
  • 1½ cups (360 ml) marinara sauce
  • 1 cup (100 g) shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
  • Red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-9 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  3. Mix melted butter, minced garlic, and chopped parsley in a small bowl to make garlic butter.
  4. Slice off the top 1-2 inches of each garlic bread loaf and hollow out the inside, leaving a ½-inch thick shell. Save bread crumbs for another use.
  5. Brush inside and outside of each bread bowl generously with garlic butter. Place on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 8-10 minutes until crisp and golden.
  6. In a large bowl, combine cooked spaghetti, marinara sauce, mozzarella, Parmesan, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper. Toss gently to coat evenly.
  7. Spoon the cheesy spaghetti mixture into each toasted bread bowl, mounding slightly.
  8. Bake filled bread bowls in the oven for 8-12 minutes until cheese melts and filling is warmed through. Tent with foil if bread browns too quickly.
  9. Garnish with extra parsley or Parmesan and serve warm.

Notes

Toast the bread bowls before filling to keep them crispy and prevent sogginess. Use fresh shredded mozzarella for better melting. Tent with foil if bread browns too fast during final bake. Do not overfill bread bowls to avoid spilling. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheated in the oven to maintain crispiness.

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