Spaghetti Marinara Garlic Bread Bowl
This dish turns simple spaghetti and marinara into a dramatic centerpiece. Building the garlic bread bowl makes even basic spaghetti look impressive and indulgent.
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
For the Pasta and Sauce
- 400 g spaghetti
- 3 cups marinara sauce
For the Garlic Bread Bowls
- 2 bread bowls
- 3 tbsp butter softened
- 2 garlic cloves minced
For Topping
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan
- As needed Fresh basil optional
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti following the directions on the package.
- Heat the marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Mix the softened butter and minced garlic together in a small bowl.
- Brush the inside surfaces of the bread bowls generously with the garlic butter mixture.
- Bake the prepared bread bowls at 375°F (190°C) for 8 to 10 minutes until lightly golden and crisp.
- Drain the cooked spaghetti and toss it with the heated marinara sauce.
- Fill the warm garlic bread bowls with the sauced pasta.
- Top each bowl with grated parmesan and fresh basil, if you are using it.
Notes
This presentation focuses on rich sauce and crispy bread texture. You can add cooked ground meat to the marinara for a heartier meal.