Description
Spaghetti Garlic Bread Bowls are a comforting and hearty meal where spaghetti in a rich meat sauce is served inside crusty bread bowls infused with garlic butter and topped with melted mozzarella cheese, making it a satisfying meal in a crusty edible bowl.
Ingredients
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Sauce and Pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium white onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 500 g ground beef (12% fat)
- 1 tablespoon tomato puree
- 80 ml red wine
- 500 g tomato passata
- 240 ml beef stock
- 0.5 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)
- 0.5 bunch fresh basil, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon sugar
- 20 g freshly grated parmesan
- 200 g spaghetti
Bread Bowls and Topping
- 6 crusty white rolls
- 100 g butter, melted
- 30 g parmesan for butter (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, made into paste
- 200 g mozzarella, shredded
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics and Meat: Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté the diced onion until golden brown. Add the minced garlic, then the ground beef, cooking it thoroughly until browned and fragrant.
- Prepare the Sauce: Stir in tomato puree and red wine, allowing the mixture to reduce slightly. Add tomato passata, beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, chopped basil, oregano, and sugar. Simmer on low heat for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
- Prepare Bread Bowls: Cut the tops off the crusty rolls and hollow out the centers carefully, reserving the breadcrumbs for another use.
- Make Garlic Butter and Brush Bowls: Combine melted butter with garlic paste, finely chopped parsley, and optional parmesan. Brush this mixture generously on the inside and outside of each hollowed bread bowl.
- Cook Spaghetti: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti until al dente. Drain and mix the pasta into the prepared meat sauce, ensuring the spaghetti is thoroughly coated.
- Assemble Bowls: Spoon the sauced spaghetti evenly into the prepared bread bowls. Add some extra sauce on top for moisture and flavor, then sprinkle shredded mozzarella over each bowl.
- Bake and Finish: Place the filled bread bowls 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. Optionally, broil for 1-2 minutes for additional browning and crispness on top.
Notes
- You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- For a non-alcoholic version, replace red wine with beef or vegetable broth.
- If you prefer vegetarian, use vegetable stock and substitute ground meat with plant-based meat alternatives or extra vegetables.
- Use yellow onions if white onions are not available.
- More garlic can be added if you prefer a stronger garlic flavor.
- Parmesan in the butter mix is optional but adds a nice savory touch.
- Save the hollowed-out bread crumbs for making homemade croutons or breadcrumbs.
- The recipe can be adapted with different types of pasta or cheese to suit your preferences.
