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Spaghetti Garlic Bread Bowls Recipe

Spaghetti Garlic Bread Bowls Recipe
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Spaghetti Garlic Bread Bowls are a fun and delicious twist on classic spaghetti. Tender spaghetti is cooked al dente and tossed in a rich, hearty beef and tomato sauce infused with red wine, garlic, and fresh herbs. This savory pasta is then filled into hollowed-out crusty white rolls that are brushed with a flavorful garlic-parsley-parmesan butter. Topped with shredded mozzarella and baked until the bread is crisp and the cheese melts, these bread bowls make for a perfect comfort food meal that’s both filling and visually appealing.

Ingredients

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Sauce and Pasta

  • Olive oil for cooking
  • 1 medium white onion, finely diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely diced
  • 500g ground beef (12% fat)
  • 1 tablespoon tomato puree
  • 80ml red wine
  • 500g tomato passata
  • 240ml beef stock
  • ½ tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ bunch fresh basil, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • 20g freshly grated parmesan
  • 200g spaghetti

Bread Bowls and Topping

  • 6 crusty white rolls
  • 100g butter, melted
  • 30g parmesan for butter
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, made into paste
  • 200g mozzarella, shredded

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Sauce: Heat olive oil in a pan and cook the finely diced onion until golden and translucent. Add the diced garlic and sauté for a minute until fragrant. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart, until browned all over. Stir in the tomato puree and cook for a minute to deepen the flavor.
  2. Add Liquids and Herbs: Pour in the red wine and let it reduce slightly over medium heat. Then add the tomato passata, beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, chopped basil, dried oregano, and sugar. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
  3. Simmer the Sauce: Let the sauce gently simmer uncovered for about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to a rich consistency. Once thickened, stir in the freshly grated parmesan cheese to melt through and enhance the flavor.
  4. Prepare the Bread Bowls: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Using a sharp knife, cut the tops off the crusty white rolls and carefully hollow out the centers, leaving enough bread around the edges to hold the filling. In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with the garlic paste, finely chopped parsley, and parmesan.
  5. Butter the Rolls: Generously brush the garlic-parmesan butter mixture inside and on the outside of each hollowed roll to infuse flavor and help create a crisp crust when baked.
  6. Cook the Spaghetti: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and immediately transfer the spaghetti directly into the prepared meat sauce. Toss well to coat all the pasta evenly.
  7. Fill the Bread Bowls: Spoon the saucy spaghetti mixture into each buttered hollowed roll, making sure some of the sauce stays on top for moisture and flavor. Top each bread bowl with a generous handful of shredded mozzarella cheese.
  8. Bake the Bowls: Place the filled bread bowls on a baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until the bread is crisp and the cheese has melted. For a golden brown cheese topping, switch to broil for 1-2 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
  9. Serve: Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy these hearty spaghetti garlic bread bowls warm as a fun and satisfying meal.

Notes

  • You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based mince for a leaner or vegetarian option.
  • If you prefer spicier flavors, add a pinch of chili flakes to the sauce while simmering.
  • The garlic paste can be made by crushing garlic cloves with a little salt using the flat side of a knife.
  • Use good quality crusty rolls to ensure they hold up well as bread bowls without getting soggy.
  • To make the dish ahead, prepare the sauce and spaghetti, fill the rolls, cover tightly, and bake fresh before serving.

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Keywords: spaghetti, garlic bread bowls, ground beef pasta, baked pasta bowls, Italian comfort food, cheesy spaghetti, tomato beef sauce, garlic butter bread

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