Garlic Butter Pizza Pasta Bowls (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Pizza Pasta
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1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend)
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½ medium yellow onion, diced
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning
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Salt and black pepper to taste
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24 ounces marinara sauce
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1 cup cooked bacon, chopped
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Pepperoni slices (as many as you like)
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1 pound rotini pasta
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2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
→ For the Garlic Bread Bowls
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5 Italian bread boules (round bread loaves)
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4 tablespoons butter, melted
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
# Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F. Carefully cut out the center of each bread boule, leaving about 1-inch thick walls to create bowls. Save the bread pieces for dipping or making breadcrumbs.
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Cook rotini pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and set aside. Don't overcook since it will bake more later.
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In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef and diced onion for 6-8 minutes, breaking up the meat, until no pink remains and onions are softened. Drain off excess grease.
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Season the beef mixture with onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Add marinara sauce, chopped bacon, pepperoni, and cooked pasta. Stir everything together until well combined.
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In a small bowl, mix melted butter with garlic powder until well combined. This will give the bread bowls amazing flavor.
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Brush the inside and outside of each bread bowl with the garlic butter mixture. Place a small handful of mozzarella cheese in the bottom of each bowl.
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Divide the pasta mixture evenly among the bread bowls. Top each with more mozzarella cheese, extra bacon pieces, and additional pepperoni slices.
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Place the filled bowls on a large baking sheet. Bake for 5 minutes, then switch to broil on high for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is golden brown and bubbly. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
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Let cool for 2-3 minutes before serving. The bread bowls are edible too - just break off pieces and dip them in the pasta!
# Notes:
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Choose bread boules that are sturdy enough to hold the filling
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Save the bread you remove to make garlic breadsticks on the side
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Watch carefully during broiling to prevent the cheese from burning
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The bread bowls are completely edible and delicious
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This is perfect for entertaining - very impressive presentation!