Description

These Personal Spaghetti Bread Bowls combine the comforting flavors of classic spaghetti with marinara sauce and melted cheese, all served inside a hollowed-out bread roll. Perfect as a fun and hearty meal, they feature optional ground beef or Italian sausage for added protein, but can easily be made vegetarian. Baked until the cheese is bubbly and golden, these individual servings are great for family dinners or meal prep.

Ingredients

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Bread Bowls

4 small round bread rolls (such as sourdough or dinner boule)
1 tablespoon olive oil

Spaghetti and Sauce

8 oz spaghetti
2 cups marinara sauce
1/2 pound ground beef or Italian sausage (optional)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Cheese and Garnish

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh basil or parsley for garnish

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the spaghetti bread bowls.
Cook Spaghetti: Boil a pot of water and cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set aside.
Cook Meat (Optional): In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef or Italian sausage until browned and cooked through. Drain any excess fat from the pan.
Prepare Sauce: Add the marinara sauce, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper to the skillet with the meat. Simmer the mixture for 5 to 7 minutes to develop the flavors.
Combine Pasta and Sauce: Stir the cooked spaghetti into the sauce mixture, making sure the pasta is evenly coated with the sauce.
Prepare Bread Bowls: Cut the tops off the bread rolls and carefully hollow out the centers, leaving a sturdy 1/2-inch thick shell to hold the filling. Brush the insides lightly with olive oil for added crispness.
Fill Bread Bowls: Place the hollowed bread rolls on a baking sheet and fill each bowl with the spaghetti mixture.
Add Cheese: Top each filled bread bowl evenly with shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese.
Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.
Garnish and Serve: Remove the bread bowls from the oven, garnish with fresh basil or parsley, and serve warm for a satisfying meal.

Notes

Use store-bought rolls for convenience or homemade bread for extra flavor and freshness.
These bread bowls are excellent for meal prep; simply reheat in the oven or air fryer when ready to eat.
To make this recipe vegetarian, omit the meat and substitute with plant-based crumbles or add extra vegetables like mushrooms or bell peppers.
For a lower-fat version, use lean ground turkey or chicken and reduce the amount of cheese if preferred.
Leftover bread interiors can be toasted and served as garlic bread on the side.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Italian-American