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Table of Contents
- Spaghetti Like You’ve Never Had It Before!
- Origins of Bread Bowls
- Ingredients for the Best Spaghetti Bread Bowl Recipe
- Discover Your New Favorite Way to Eat Spaghetti with Just a Few Simple Steps
- Tips for Cutting a Bread Bowl
- Serving Suggestions
- Common Questions About This Spaghetti Bread Bowl Recipe
- More Ways to Enjoy Spaghetti
- Spaghetti Bread Bowl Recipe Recipe
Spaghetti Like You’ve Never Had It Before!
Who doesn’t love a warm plate of
It’s our go-to option when we need a crowd-pleasing recipe and aren’t sure what to make. However, once in a while, we want something a little more elevated than just a simple plate of
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Plus, the bread lasts longer than regular sliced bread, and you can make fun shapes like footballs or bunnies for holidays. Whether you’re cooking for yourself or feeding a crowd, this recipe is simply the best.
Origins of Bread Bowls
When you hear bread bowl, you might think of Panera and their popular soup bread bowl dishes. However, bread bowls have been around for years and are enjoyed all over the world!
In fact, it is believed that the first ever bread bowl was created in 1427 by an Irish nobleman who wanted to impress a British duke. It is said that the duke enjoyed the dish so much that he set the Irishman up with his own bread bowl soup shop in modern-day Dublin.
The popularity of bread bowls comes and goes in waves and is constantly evolving with bread bowl soups,
Ingredients for the Best Spaghetti Bread Bowl Recipe
You’ll find all the traditional
Here’s what you need:
- Bread – Sourdough works best for this recipe. Use round loaves to form a bowl.
- Noodles – Make sure your noodles are fully cooked!
- Marinara Sauce – We use store-bought marinara sauce or Ragu to save time, but homemade marinara tastes great as well!
- Cheese – A combination of Mozzarella and Parmesan takes this
spaghetti to the next level! For the best results, use fresh cheese, and grate it yourself. - Butter – Use unsalted, melted butter to coat the bread, creating a rich flavor and a crisp, golden exterior.
- Seasonings – Italian seasoning, black pepper, and salt are mixed in with the butter to boost the
spaghetti flavor.
Discover Your New Favorite Way to Eat Spaghetti with Just a Few Simple Steps
- Make the Bread Bowl. Use a large, serrated knife to slice off the top of the loaf. Hollow the center, leaving enough bread to hold the bowl together.
- Fill the Bread Bowl. Add the noodles to the bowl, and top them with part of the sauce followed by the Mozzarella. Add the remaining sauce and Parmesan.
- Butter. Place the top of the bread back on, and brush the whole loaf with melted seasoned butter.
- Bake. Cover the entire
spaghetti bread bowl with foil, and transfer it to the oven until the cheese is melted and the bread is a light golden brown.
* Pro-Tip: This recipe is also a great way to use up leftover
Tips for Cutting a Bread Bowl
- Cut as little of the top off as possible. Slice just enough to create a round opening to carve out the bread.
- Don’t cut too much! Leave about half an inch of bread all around the bowl to prevent it from becoming soggy and falling apart.
- Don’t toss out the leftover bread. Instead, use it to scoop up your
spaghetti and soak up any leftover sauce.
Serving Suggestions
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If you want to go all out, try serving it with options like:
- Greek Salad
- Cobb Salad with Green
- Crockpot Spinach and Artichoke Dip
- Savory Whipped Cottage Cheese and Tomatoes
Common Questions About This Spaghetti Bread Bowl Recipe
We don’t recommend making this recipe in advance as it is likely to become soggy. However, you can store the components separately.
Bread bowls can be carved, coated with butter, baked, and stored covered at room temperature for up to two days or in the fridge for a week. Meanwhile,
Then, just combine the ingredients, warm them in the oven, and enjoy!
Yes! In our opinion, there’s no better pair.
In Italy, bread is not typically served alongside pasta like it is here in the United States. Instead, it’s served as a separate component, often with dipping oil, or as part of a meat and cheese board.
Absolutely! Feel free to add meat like ground turkey or beef, veggies, or more cheese. Anything goes with this
More Ways to Enjoy Spaghetti
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Spaghetti Bread Bowl Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 large round Sourdough Bread
- 2 cups spaghetti noodles, cooked
- 2 cups marinara sauce, divided
- 1/2 cup Fresh mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 1 Tablespoons butter or olive oil, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly grated
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Using a large serrated knife, slice off the top of the bread loaf. Hollow out the inside, leaving 1/2 inch of bread all around the edges of the bowl.
- Add 1/2 of the marinara sauce to the bottom of the bread bowl followed by the noodles. Spread the remaining sauce on top, and sprinkle the Parmesan over it.
- In a small bowl, whisk the melted butter and seasonigns togtehr.
- Place the top of the bread loaf back on, and brush the outside of the bread with the butter mixture. Cover the spaghetti bread bowl with foil, and transfer it to the oven. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the bread is lightly golden.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
