Description
A delightful dish that combines pasta and garlic bread, served in a crispy, buttery garlic bread bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large round loaf of crusty bread (such as sourdough or Italian bread)
- 300 grams (10 oz) fresh spaghetti
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut the top off the round loaf of bread and hollow out the inside, leaving about 1 inch of bread on the sides and bottom.
- In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the fresh spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden.
- Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet with the garlic butter and toss to coat. If dry, add reserved pasta cooking water to achieve desired consistency.
- Stir in the chopped parsley, grated Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and season with salt and pepper. Mix well.
- Spoon the garlic spaghetti mixture into the hollowed-out bread bowl, packing it in gently.
- Place the filled bread bowl on a baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes until the bread is crispy and the top of the spaghetti is slightly golden.
- Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, garnish with additional parsley and Parmesan cheese, and serve warm.
Notes
- For a dairy-free option, use vegan butter and nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan.
- If gluten-free, substitute regular spaghetti with gluten-free pasta.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, keeping the garlic bread separate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bread bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: spaghetti, garlic bread, pasta, Italian, vegetarian