Spaghetti Garlic Bread Bowls

Why Make This Recipe

Spaghetti Garlic Bread Bowls are a fun and tasty way to enjoy pasta. They combine the classic flavors of spaghetti with the crunch of garlic bread, creating a dish that is perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends. This recipe is not only delicious but also easy to make, appealing to both kids and adults alike. By serving spaghetti in bread bowls, you get to enjoy a full meal that is both comforting and satisfying.

How to Make Spaghetti Garlic Bread Bowls

Ingredients:

• 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.
• 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.

Directions:

1. Cook the onion in a pan with a little olive oil until it becomes golden. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
2. Stir in the ground beef and brown it well.
3. Mix in the tomato puree, then add the red wine and allow it to reduce slightly.
4. Add the tomato passata, beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, chopped basil, dried oregano, and sugar. Simmer the mixture for 25 minutes until it thickens.
5. Stir in the freshly grated parmesan cheese.
6. While the sauce is simmering, cut the tops off the crusty rolls and hollow out the centers.
7. In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with the garlic, parsley, and parmesan. Brush this mixture inside and outside of the bread rolls.
8. Boil the spaghetti in salted water until it is al dente. Drain it and transfer it directly into the meat sauce, tossing it to coat the pasta evenly.
9. Stuff the hollowed rolls with the spaghetti mixture, ensuring some sauce is on top. Finish by topping with shredded mozzarella cheese.
10. Place the filled rolls on a baking sheet and cook in a preheated oven at 350°F for 8-10 minutes until the bread is crisp and the cheese has melted. For extra browning on the cheese, you can broil them for a couple of minutes at the end.

How to Serve Spaghetti Garlic Bread Bowls

Serve the Spaghetti Garlic Bread Bowls hot, straight from the oven. They make for a hearty meal and are perfect on their own or served with a side salad. You can also add extra grated cheese or a sprinkle of fresh herbs on top for added flavor.

How to Store Spaghetti Garlic Bread Bowls

If you have leftovers, store the filled bread bowls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat them in the oven to restore some crispiness before serving. It’s best to eat them fresh, as the bread can become soggy when stored.

Tips to Make Spaghetti Garlic Bread Bowls

• Make sure not to overcook the spaghetti; it should be al dente as it will cook a bit more in the oven.
• Feel free to customize the sauce by adding your favorite vegetables or using a different type of meat.
• If you don’t have red wine, beef stock can be used for a non-alcoholic version.

Variation

You can also make a vegetarian version by replacing the ground beef with lentils or chopped mushrooms. Use vegetable stock instead of beef stock for a completely meat-free meal.

FAQs

Can I freeze Spaghetti Garlic Bread Bowls?
It is not recommended to freeze filled bread bowls, as the bread can become soggy when thawed. However, you can freeze the spaghetti sauce separately.

Can I use a different type of bread?
Yes! You can use any type of sturdy bread, like sourdough or whole wheat rolls, as long as they can hold the spaghetti.

What can I serve with Spaghetti Garlic Bread Bowls?
They go well with a simple green salad, garlic knots, or a light soup for a complete meal.

Spaghetti Garlic Bread Bowls

A fun and tasty way to enjoy spaghetti, served in crispy garlic bread bowls, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 600

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

For the Meat Sauce

• 1 medium white onion, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, finely diced
• 500 g ground beef (12% fat)
• 1 tablespoon tomato puree
• 80 ml red wine Optional, can substitute with beef stock for non-alcoholic version
• 500 g tomato passata
• 240 ml beef stock
• ½ tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• ½ bunch fresh basil, chopped
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon sugar
• 20 g freshly grated parmesan

For the Noodles and Bread Bowls

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

Method

 

Preparation of the Sauce

1. Cook the onion in a pan with a little olive oil until it becomes golden.
2. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
3. Stir in the ground beef and brown it well.
4. Mix in the tomato puree, then add the red wine and allow it to reduce slightly.
5. Add the tomato passata, beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, chopped basil, dried oregano, and sugar.
6. Simmer the mixture for 25 minutes until it thickens.
7. Stir in the freshly grated parmesan cheese.

Preparation of the Bread Bowls and Pasta

1. While the sauce is simmering, cut the tops off the crusty rolls and hollow out the centers.
2. In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with the garlic, parsley, and parmesan.
3. Brush this mixture inside and outside of the bread rolls.
4. Boil the spaghetti in salted water until it is al dente. Drain it and transfer it directly into the meat sauce, tossing it to coat the pasta evenly.
5. Stuff the hollowed rolls with the spaghetti mixture, ensuring some sauce is on top.
6. Finish by topping with shredded mozzarella cheese.

Baking

1. Place the filled rolls on a baking sheet and cook in a preheated oven at 350°F for 8-10 minutes until the bread is crisp and the cheese has melted.
2. For extra browning on the cheese, you can broil them for a couple of minutes at the end.

Notes

Serve hot, straight from the oven. Best enjoyed fresh as the bread can become soggy when stored. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.