Description
Spaghetti Garlic Bread Bowls offer a delicious twist on classic Italian comfort food, combining rich spaghetti bolognese with crispy garlic-parmesan bread bowls. Perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings, this dish features gooey mozzarella that adds an irresistible layer of flavor to each bite. With its easy preparation and versatile serving options, it’s sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g ground beef (12% fat)
- 200g spaghetti
- 6 crusty white rolls
- 500g tomato passata
- 100g melted butter
- 200g shredded mozzarella
- Fresh basil
- Fresh parsley
- 3 garlic cloves, made into paste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Sauté diced onion until golden, then add minced garlic.
- Add ground beef, cooking until browned. Stir in tomato puree, followed by red wine; reduce by half.
- Mix in tomato passata, beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, herbs, sugar, and salt. Simmer uncovered for about 25 minutes. Stir in parmesan cheese.
- Hollow out the bread rolls and brush with a mixture of melted butter, garlic paste, parsley, and grated parmesan.
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and toss with the meat sauce.
- Fill each bread bowl with the spaghetti mixture and top with shredded mozzarella. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8–10 minutes until cheese is melted and bread is crispy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bread bowl (300g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: Use high-quality ground beef for better flavor. Hollow out the rolls carefully to prevent breakage. Experiment with different cheeses or add vegetables to the filling for variety.