Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf Italian or French bread
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cut the loaf of bread into 4 equal sections. Hollow out the inside of each section, leaving about a 1-inch thick shell to create bread bowls.
- Step 2: In a small bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, Parmesan cheese, parsley, and red pepper flakes (if using). Brush the inside and outside of each bread bowl with the garlic butter mixture.
- Step 3: Place the bread bowls on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Step 4: While the bread bowls are baking, cook the spaghetti according to package directions. Drain well.
- Step 5: Heat the marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the cooked spaghetti to the sauce and toss to coat.
- Step 6: Fill each baked garlic bread bowl with the spaghetti and sauce mixture. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Leftover spaghetti can be stored separately from the bread bowls in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat leftover spaghetti gently in the microwave, adding a splash of water if needed to prevent drying.
- Garnish each bowl with extra Parmesan and fresh parsley for a restaurant-worthy presentation.
- For extra flavor, lightly toast the bread bowl innards and sprinkle them over the finished spaghetti for a crispy, flavorful topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American