Description
This Easy Cheesy Bread Bowl Spaghetti Recipe Delight combines the comforting flavors of spaghetti with the fun presentation of a bread bowl, creating a delicious and satisfying meal the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Bread Bowl:
- 1 large round bread loaf (such as sourdough or Italian)
For the Spaghetti:
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1/2 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Topping:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the Bread Bowl: Cut the top off the bread loaf and hollow out the center, leaving a thick shell. Place on a baking sheet.
- Cook Spaghetti: Cook spaghetti until al dente, then drain.
- Cook the Meat Sauce: Brown ground beef and onion in olive oil. Add garlic, marinara sauce, and seasonings. Simmer.
- Combine: Toss cooked spaghetti with the meat sauce. Fill the bread bowl with the mixture.
- Add Cheese: Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
- Bake: Bake for 10–15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Garnish with basil or parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use the scooped-out bread for dipping or make croutons.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the meat with sautéed mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 bread bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
