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Spaghetti Garlic Bread Bowls

Spaghetti Garlic Bread Bowls: Your New Comfort Food Crush

Discover the delightful Spaghetti Garlic Bread Bowls, a scrumptious twist on Italian comfort food.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bowls
  • 4 rolls firm crusty rolls Ensure your rolls are sturdy to hold the delicious spaghetti without becoming soggy.
  • 100 g butter Melted, brushed on the rolls.
For the Sauce
  • 500 g ground beef 12% fat; can swap for ground turkey for a leaner option.
  • 1 medium onion finely diced.
  • 2 cloves garlic finely diced.
  • 1 tbsp tomato puree helps thicken the sauce.
  • 80 ml red wine adds acidity; can substitute with beef broth for non-alcoholic.
  • 500 g tomato passata the sauce's star.
  • 240 ml beef stock for moisture.
  • 0.5 tbsp Worcestershire sauce infuses umami taste.
  • 0.5 bunch fresh basil chopped; can use dried in a pinch.
  • 0.5 tsp dried oregano enhances flavor.
  • 0.5 tsp sugar balances acidity.
For the Pasta
  • 200 g spaghetti consider gluten-free for dietary needs.
For the Cheese Topping
  • 200 g mozzarella shredded.
  • 20 g freshly grated parmesan adds rich flavor.
For Garnish
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped.

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Pot
  • Baking tray
  • Knife
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Sauté Aromatics: Heat a skillet over medium heat with olive oil. Add onion and cook for 5 minutes until golden. Stir in garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
  2. Brown the Meat: Add ground beef, breaking it apart. Cook for 6-8 minutes until browned. Stir in tomato puree and red wine, reduce for 3 minutes.
  3. Build the Sauce: Add tomato passata, beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, basil, oregano, and sugar. Simmer for 25 minutes.
  4. Prepare the Bread Bowls: Cut tops off rolls and hollow insides to create bowls.
  5. Make Garlic Butter: Combine melted butter, diced garlic, parsley, and parmesan. Brush inside and outside of rolls.
  6. Cook the Spaghetti: Boil water, add spaghetti, and cook until al dente. Reserve some pasta water, drain, and toss with sauce.
  7. Assemble the Bowls: Fill rolls with spaghetti mixture, top with sauce, and sprinkle mozzarella.
  8. Bake to Perfection: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C), bake rolls for 8-10 minutes until crisp and cheese bubbles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 78gProtein: 36gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Use firm, crusty rolls to prevent soggy bowls. Allow sauce to cool slightly before mixing with spaghetti to enhance flavor.

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