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Spaghetti Garlic Bread Bowls

Turn crusty rolls into edible bowls filled with meat sauce spaghetti and topped with melted cheese. The bread gets brushed with garlic butter for extra flavor.

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Updated on Fri, 03 Jan 2025 01:21:33 GMT
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My spaghetti garlic bread bowls bring pasta dreams true. Crusty bread filled saucy meat melty cheese creates perfect comfort food bite.

Pure Comfort

Two favorites become one amazing dish. Buttery crisp outside rich pasta inside perfect gathering cozy night.

What You Need

  • Meat Sauce: Beef onions garlic tomatoes herbs.
  • Pasta: Spaghetti cooked just right.
  • Bread: Crusty rolls garlic butter magic.
  • Cheese: Mozzarella parmesan double flavor.

Make the Sauce

Start
Cook onions garlic fragrant soft.
Meat
Brown beef break up chunks.
Simmer
Add tomatoes stock herbs thick rich.
Mix
Toss pasta sauce just right wet.

Build Bowls

Prep
Scoop bread center leave sturdy walls.
Butter
Brush garlic butter inside outside.
Fill
Add pasta top cheese bake bubbly.

Success Tips

Use crusty rolls stay firm not soggy. Add sauce careful keeps juicy not overflow.

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Make Ahead

Prep sauce butter store separate fresh. Build bowls right before serving keeps perfect.

Use Extra Bread

Turn scooped bread crumbs save freeze. Great meatballs chicken coating future meals.

Ready to Serve

Fresh hot oven garnish parsley pretty. Add salad veggies side complete meal.

Mix It Up

Try Italian sausage spicy kick creamy chicken. Add spinach mushrooms extra goodness.

Right Bread

Crusty rolls make strong bowls hold shape. Crisp outside keeps filling perfect inside.

Quick Tips

Cool sauce first sharp knife hollow rolls. Wire rack helps bottoms stay crispy done.

Party Perfect

Great casual parties game nights family meals. Individual servings easy serve always impress.

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Frequently Asked Questions

→ What type of rolls work best?

Use firm, crusty rolls that sound hollow when tapped. Soft rolls won't hold their shape. You can toast softer rolls briefly to firm them up.

→ Can I make this ahead of time?

You can make the meat sauce and garlic butter ahead. Cool and store in fridge, then reheat sauce before adding pasta. Add pasta water to loosen if needed.

→ What can I do with the leftover bread?

Save the bread from inside the rolls to make breadcrumbs. Store at room temperature or freeze them for later use.

→ Why use 12% fat beef?

This gives good flavor without making the sauce too oily. If using fattier meat, drain excess fat before adding tomato paste.

→ How do I prevent the pasta from drying out?

Make sure to finish with some sauce on top of the pasta before adding cheese. This keeps the pasta moist while baking.

Spaghetti Garlic Bread Bowls

Hearty pasta in crusty garlic bread bowls topped with melted cheese. A fun and filling twist on classic spaghetti dinner.

Prep Time
25 Minutes
Cook Time
50 Minutes
Total Time
75 Minutes
By: Zaho

Category: Main Dishes

Difficulty: Intermediate

Cuisine: Italian-Fusion

Yield: 6 Servings (6 bread bowls)

Dietary: ~

Ingredients

01 Olive oil for cooking.
02 1 medium white onion, finely diced.
03 2 garlic cloves, finely diced.
04 500g ground beef (12% fat).
05 1 tablespoon tomato puree.
06 80ml red wine.
07 500g tomato passata.
08 240ml beef stock.
09 ½ tablespoon Worcestershire sauce.
10 ½ bunch fresh basil, chopped.
11 ½ teaspoon dried oregano.
12 ½ teaspoon sugar.
13 20g freshly grated parmesan.
14 200g spaghetti.
15 6 crusty white rolls.
16 100g butter, melted.
17 30g parmesan for butter.
18 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped.
19 3 garlic cloves, made into paste.
20 200g mozzarella, shredded.

Instructions

Step 01

Cook onion until golden, add garlic. Add beef and brown. Mix in tomato puree.

Step 02

Add wine, reduce. Add passata, stock, herbs and seasonings. Simmer 25 minutes until thick. Stir in parmesan.

Step 03

Cut tops off rolls, hollow out centers. Mix melted butter with garlic, parsley, parmesan. Brush inside and outside of rolls.

Step 04

Boil spaghetti until al dente. Transfer directly to sauce and toss.

Step 05

Fill rolls with pasta mixture, ensuring sauce on top. Top with mozzarella.

Step 06

Cook at 350°F for 8-10 minutes until bread is crisp and cheese melts. Optional: broil to brown cheese.

Notes

  1. Use firm crusty rolls that sound hollow when tapped.
  2. Save hollowed bread for breadcrumbs.
  3. Sauce can be made ahead.

Tools You'll Need

  • Large pan.
  • Large pot.
  • Baking tray.
  • Bread knife.
  • Pastry brush.

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Dairy (cheese, butter).
  • Wheat (bread).

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 646
  • Total Fat: 34.14 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 46.9 g
  • Protein: 35.31 g