Description
Spaghetti Garlic Bread Bowls combine saucy, cheesy spaghetti with crusty garlic bread rolls for a fun and indulgent handheld meal that's perfect for casual dinners or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 2–3 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 500 g (1 lb) ground beef
- 1 Tbsp tomato paste
- 80 ml (1/3 cup) red wine (or extra beef stock)
- 500 g passata (pureed tomatoes)
- 240 ml (1 cup) beef stock
- ½ Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp sugar
- ½ bunch fresh basil, chopped
- 20 g (¼ cup) freshly grated parmesan
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 200 g spaghetti
- 6 large crusty white rolls
- 100 g (7 Tbsp) butter, melted
- 3 garlic cloves, finely grated
- 30 g (1 oz) parmesan, grated
- 1 Tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped (plus extra for garnish)
- 200 g (2 cups) shredded mozzarella
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Cook the onion until soft, then add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add ground beef and brown thoroughly. Stir in tomato paste, then pour in red wine and let it reduce slightly.
- Add passata, beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, oregano, sugar, and basil. Season with salt and pepper and simmer for 25 minutes until thickened. Stir in parmesan and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Cook spaghetti until al dente, drain, and mix directly into the meat sauce.
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Slice tops off rolls and hollow them out, leaving about ½-inch thick walls.
- Mix melted butter with garlic, parsley, and grated parmesan. Brush inside and outside of each roll with the mixture.
- Stuff rolls with the spaghetti mixture, top with mozzarella, and bake for 8–10 minutes until crispy and cheese is melted. Broil briefly for a golden top if desired.
- Garnish with additional parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use plant-based meat or mushrooms for a vegetarian version.
- Try different cheeses like provolone or burrata for a twist.
- Substitute wine with extra beef stock and balsamic vinegar.
- Short pasta shapes work well for easier eating.
- Store sauce and garlic butter separately; assemble fresh to avoid soggy bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bread bowl
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
