Description
Homemade bread bowl spaghetti delivers comfort and warmth straight from Italian kitchens. Crisp sourdough cradles rich marinara and perfectly twirled pasta, creating a memorable dining experience you’ll savor with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large round bread loaves (sourdough or Italian)
- 1 pound (1 lb / 454 grams) spaghetti
- 1 pound (1 lb / 454 grams) ground beef
- 1 can (24 ounces / 680 grams) marinara sauce
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Toppings and Garnish:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for preparing bread vessels.
- Slice bread loaf tops using a sharp knife and carefully excavate interiors, maintaining a robust 1-inch perimeter. Reserve bread pieces for later accompaniment.
- Position hollowed bread vessels on prepared baking sheet and crisp for 5-7 minutes until edges turn golden and firm.
- Cook spaghetti in salted water until perfectly tender, then drain thoroughly and set aside.
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic and diced onions until translucent and aromatic, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Incorporate ground beef into skillet, breaking meat into fine crumbles while cooking until completely browned.
- Pour marinara sauce into meat mixture, seasoning with salt and pepper. Allow sauce to simmer for 5-7 minutes, melding flavors harmoniously.
- Distribute cooked spaghetti evenly inside toasted bread vessels, creating a hearty base.
- Ladle seasoned meat sauce generously over spaghetti, ensuring complete coverage.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella across the top of each bread bowl generously.
- Return filled bread vessels to oven, baking for 5-7 minutes until cheese melts luxuriously and turns slightly bubbly.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately, accompanied by reserved bread pieces for delightful dipping.
Notes
- Select dense, sturdy bread like sourdough or Italian loaves to prevent soggy bottoms when holding saucy spaghetti.
- Remove bread centers carefully to maintain structural integrity, ensuring thick walls that won’t collapse during baking.
- Pat ground beef dry before cooking to achieve perfect browning and prevent excess moisture in the sauce.
- Use freshly grated mozzarella for superior melting and richer flavor compared to pre-shredded cheese varieties.
- Transform this recipe into a vegetarian option by substituting ground beef with plant-based crumbles or sautéed mushrooms.
- Create a gluten-free version using gluten-free bread and ensuring marinara sauce contains no wheat-based ingredients.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 75 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg