Description
Spaghetti Garlic Bread Bowls are the ultimate fusion of Italian cuisine and culinary creativity, offering a hearty and cheesy dish that’s perfect for sharing with family and friends.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon olive oil for cooking
- 1 medium white onion, finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves, finely diced
- 1 pound ground beef (12% fat)
- 1 tablespoon tomato puree
- 1/3 cup red wine
- 2 cup tomato passata
- 1 cup beef stock
- 1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 bunch fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 3/4 ounce freshly grated parmesan
- 7 ounce spaghetti
- 6 crusty white rolls
- 7 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1 ounce parmesan for butter
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, made into paste
- 7 ounce mozzarella, shredded
Instructions
1. Cook the Sauce: First, heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté the onion until soft, then add garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Toss in the ground beef and cook until browned. Stir in the tomato puree and cook for 2 minutes. Pour in the red wine and let it reduce slightly. Now, add the tomato passata, beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, basil, oregano, and sugar. Simmer this mixture for 20–25 minutes, then stir in the parmesan and season to taste.
2. Cook the Spaghetti: While the sauce is simmering, boil the spaghetti in salted water until it’s al dente. Drain the pasta and mix it right into the sauce. Set this spaghetti mixture aside.
3. Prepare the Garlic Bread Bowls: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Cut the tops off the rolls and hollow out the centers, creating delightful bread bowls. In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with parmesan, parsley, and garlic paste. Generously brush the insides of each roll with this garlic butter mixture.
4. Assemble and Bake: Fill each prepared bread bowl with the spaghetti and meat sauce. Top everything off with the shredded mozzarella cheese. Place the filled rolls on a baking tray and bake for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
5. Serve and Enjoy: Your Spaghetti Garlic Bread Bowls are now ready to serve! Garnish with extra parsley or parmesan, if desired.
Notes
To really elevate the flavors of your Spaghetti Garlic Bread Bowls, try these expert tips: Use Fresh Herbs: Chopping up some extra fresh basil or parsley will add a vibrant, fragrant touch to your dish. Experiment with Cheeses: Feel free to swap out the mozzarella for other melty cheeses, like provolone or fontina, for added richness. Adjust Seasoning: Taste the sauce as you go and adjust the seasoning to your personal preference, adding more salt, pepper, or herbs as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg