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Carb Heaven

Recipe by Sheila Williams on InstagramAdded 7 November 2026.

20 minutes to prep, 25 to cook. Carb Heaven is a decadent alfredo pasta served in a garlic‑buttered bread bowl, combining creamy sauce, savory sausage, and melty cheese. The dish delivers comforting, cheesy goodness with a crunchy bread crust, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive dinner‑party centerpiece.

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Method

  1. Boil the linguine pasta al dente, drain, and reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water.

  2. Brown the mild Italian sausage in a skillet over medium heat, adding the garlic herb seasoning and paprika.

  3. Stir in the alfredo sauce, reduce the heat, and simmer for 5 minutes.

  4. Toss the cooked pasta with the sauce and the reserved pasta water, mixing well, then set aside.

  5. Place the Italian bread boules on a baking sheet, cut out the centers, and remove the tops.

  6. Brush the melted garlic butter mixed with chopped parsley generously over the bread shells.

  7. Fill the bread shells with the pasta mixture and top with shredded mozzarella cheese.

  8. Bake at 375°F for 5 minutes, then broil for 2 minutes.

  9. Top with the remaining garlic butter, grated parmesan, and additional chopped parsley.

Tips while you cook

Reserve pasta water
Save the 1/4 cup of pasta water before draining.
Season sausage early
Add the garlic herb seasoning and paprika while browning the sausage.
Butter the bread shells first
Brush the melted garlic butter mixed with parsley onto the bread shells before filling.
Finish with bake and broil
Bake at 375°F for 5 minutes then broil 2 minutes to melt cheese and crisp the bread top.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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