Description
Comforting spaghetti served in crispy garlic bread bowls, topped with cheese and fresh basil, perfect for casual gatherings and cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of garlic bread (store-bought or homemade)
- 8 oz (about 226 g) dry spaghetti
- 2 cups pasta sauce (marinara or your favorite tomato sauce)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella, cheddar, or a mix)
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (optional; frozen mixed vegetables or sautéed veggies)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven according to the garlic bread package instructions. If using homemade garlic bread, preheat to 375–400°F (190–200°C).
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions in salted water until al dente. Drain and return to the pot.
- Stir in pasta sauce and mixed vegetables, if using. Heat gently until warmed through; taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Cut the garlic bread loaf into bowls by hollowing out the center: slice the loaf into 3–4 sections, then remove the inner crumb, leaving a sturdy shell.
- Fill each garlic bread bowl with the spaghetti mixture.
- Top with shredded cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the bread edges are golden and crisp and the cheese is melted and bubbling, about 10–15 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh basil, if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
Keep bread walls at least ½ inch thick to avoid sogginess. Use low-sodium sauce or reduced-fat cheese to lower fat and sodium content.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 85g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 35mg