Spaghetti Bread Bowl
This comforting Spaghetti Bread Bowl features rich spaghetti marinara baked inside a crusty Italian loaf, layered with mozzarella and Parmesan, and topped with fresh basil. It's impressive enough for a dinner party yet easy and fun for family meals. Every bite offers a hearty mix of crispy crust and saucy pasta, perfect for cozy gatherings or a creative twist on pasta night.
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 560 kcal
- 1 large round loaf of crusty Italian bread
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about one minute until fragrant.
Add marinara sauce, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the cooked spaghetti to the sauce and toss until fully coated.
Slice the top off the bread loaf and scoop out the inside, leaving about one inch of bread around the sides and bottom to form a bowl. Save the scooped-out bread for dipping or another use.
Fill the hollowed-out bread bowl with half of the mozzarella cheese.
Add the sauced spaghetti into the bowl, packing it down gently. Top with the remaining mozzarella and all the Parmesan cheese.
Place the bread bowl on a sheet pan lined with aluminum foil.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the bread edges are crisp.
Let the bread bowl rest for five minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve warm.
Calories: 560kcalCarbohydrates: 68gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSodium: 860mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7g
Keyword spaghetti, bread bowl, comfort food, pasta bake, Italian American, family dinner