Description
This Easy Cheesy Bread Bowl Spaghetti Recipe Delight is a comforting and indulgent dish that combines the goodness of spaghetti with gooey cheese, all served in a crispy bread bowl. It’s a delightful twist on a classic favorite that will surely satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Bread Bowl:
- 1 large round loaf of Italian or sourdough bread (unsliced)
For the Spaghetti Filling:
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups marinara or spaghetti sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup ricotta or cottage cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the bread bowl: Slice the top off the bread loaf and hollow out the center, leaving about a 1-inch thick shell to form a bread bowl. Reserve the top and inner bread for another use.
- Cook the spaghetti: Cook spaghetti according to package directions, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare the filling: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef or sausage and cook until browned. Add diced onion and cook until softened, then stir in garlic. Add marinara sauce and Italian seasoning. Season with salt and pepper, simmer for 5 minutes.
- Combine ingredients: Remove from heat and stir in cooked spaghetti, ricotta or cottage cheese, 1 cup mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese.
- Fill the bread bowl: Fill the bread bowl with the spaghetti mixture and sprinkle remaining mozzarella on top.
- Bake: Place the bread bowl on a baking sheet and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly, and bread is crisp.
- Serve: Let it sit for 5 minutes, garnish with basil or parsley, slice into wedges, and serve warm.
Notes
- Use a bakery-fresh bread round for best results.
- You can also toast the hollowed-out bread chunks for dipping.
- Swap ground meat for sautéed mushrooms or lentils for a vegetarian version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wedge
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
