Garlic Butter Pizza Pasta Bowls
Garlic Butter Pizza Pasta Bowls are a delightful fusion of two beloved comfort foods: pizza and pasta. This easy-to-make dish is ideal for family dinners, game nights, or casual gatherings. Each bowl features tender pasta enveloped in rich marinara sauce, savory ground beef, and melty cheese—all served inside a crispy garlic bread bowl. The fun presentation and customizable ingredients make these bowls a hit among guests of all ages. Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight meal or something to impress during a get-together, Garlic Butter Pizza Pasta Bowls are sure to satisfy everyone’s cravings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 5
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Ground Beef
- ½ Yellow Onion (diced)
- 24 ounces Marinara Sauce
- 1 pound Rotini Pasta
- 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese (shredded)
- 5 Italian Bread Boules
- 4 tablespoons Butter (melted)
- Turkey Turkey pepperoni (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Cut the center out of each bread boule to form bowls.
- Cook rotini pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and onions until no pink remains. Drain excess grease.
- Stir in marinara sauce, cooked pasta, and any desired toppings like turkey turkey pepperoni.
- Combine melted butter with garlic powder; brush inside and outside of each bread bowl with this mixture.
- Layer mozzarella cheese at the bottom of each bowl, fill with the beef-pasta mix, and top with more cheese and turkey turkey pepperoni.
- Place on a baking sheet, bake for about 5 minutes, then broil for an additional 2-3 minutes until the cheese is golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg