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Spaghetti Garlic Bread Bowls Recipe

Spaghetti Garlic Bread Bowls Recipe
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Spaghetti Garlic Bread Bowls are a delicious, comforting twist on classic spaghetti. Ground beef cooked in a rich tomato and red wine sauce is tossed with al dente spaghetti and served inside hollowed crusty bread rolls brushed with a savory garlic-parsley butter, then topped with melted mozzarella for the perfect cozy meal.

Ingredients

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Sauce

  • 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

Pasta

  • 200g spaghetti

Bread Bowls

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

Topping

  • 200g mozzarella, shredded

Other

  • Olive oil for cooking

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Sauce: Heat olive oil in a large pan and cook the finely diced onion until golden. Add the diced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant. Add the ground beef and brown it thoroughly, breaking it up with a spoon. Stir in the tomato puree and mix well.
  2. Add Liquids and Simmer: Pour in the red wine and allow it to reduce slightly over medium heat. Then add the tomato passata, beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, chopped fresh basil, dried oregano, and sugar. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Let the sauce simmer gently for about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens. Stir in the freshly grated parmesan at the end for extra richness.
  3. Prepare the Bread Bowls: Cut the tops off the crusty white rolls and carefully hollow out the centers to create bread bowls, leaving enough crust to hold the filling. In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with the garlic paste, chopped fresh parsley, and parmesan cheese. Brush this flavorful butter mixture inside and outside of each bread bowl to infuse them with garlicky goodness.
  4. Cook the Spaghetti: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes. Drain the pasta well and immediately transfer it to the simmering beef and tomato sauce. Toss thoroughly to coat every strand with the sauce.
  5. Assemble and Bake: Spoon the sauced spaghetti into each prepared bread bowl, making sure the sauce sits on top for extra flavor. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly over each filled bread bowl. Place on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes until the bread is crisp and the cheese melts thoroughly. For a golden, bubbly top, optionally broil for 1-2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.

Notes

  • Use crusty white rolls or sourdough for the best bread bowls that hold their shape during baking.
  • Red wine can be substituted with beef broth or water if preferred.
  • If you want a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with mushrooms or a plant-based mince and use vegetable stock.
  • To make garlic paste, finely mince garlic cloves and mash with a pinch of salt until it forms a smooth paste.
  • Broiling cheese on top adds a nice browned finish but watch closely to avoid burning.
  • Leftover sauce can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.

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