Description
Spaghetti stuffed into hollowed garlic bread bowls, topped with melted cheese for a fun twist on comfort food.
Ingredients
- 1 package spaghetti (about 12–16 oz)
- 4 garlic bread bowls (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups pasta sauce (marinara or tomato-basil)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional veggies: diced bell peppers, sliced mushrooms, handfuls of spinach
- Olive oil (1–2 tbsp for sautéing veggies)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and position a rack in the middle.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and toss with olive oil.
- If using veggies, sauté them in olive oil over medium heat until tender (about 3–5 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour in the pasta sauce and simmer to warm through. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Toss the cooked spaghetti into the sauce, keeping it slightly saucy.
- Hollow out each garlic bread bowl gently, leaving a sturdy wall.
- Fill each bowl with the spaghetti mixture, leaving a gap for cheese.
- Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Place bowls on a baking sheet and bake for 10–15 minutes, until cheese is melted and bread edges are golden.
- Let rest for 2–3 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free pasta and rolls. Great for leftovers, but best when baked just before serving.