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Cheesy Spaghetti Garlic Bread Bowls

These Cheesy Spaghetti Garlic Bread Bowls are a comforting meal of crusty bread filled with savory spaghetti and topped with melted mozzarella—ideal for family dinners or cozy nights in.
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Author: Sandra Myers

Ingredients

For the Filling:

  • 1 medium white onion finely diced
  • 2 garlic cloves finely diced
  • 500 g ground beef 12% fat
  • 1 tablespoon tomato puree
  • 80 ml red wine
  • 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
  • 200 g spaghetti

For the Bread Bowls:

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

Instructions

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until golden, about 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the finely diced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  • Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula, and cook until fully browned, around 7–8 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary, then stir in the tomato puree and cook for 1–2 minutes to combine flavors.
  • Pour in 80ml of red wine and let it reduce for 2–3 minutes. Add the passata, beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, basil, oregano, sugar, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  • Simmer uncovered for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens. Stir in 20g of parmesan and adjust seasoning if needed.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Cut the tops off the rolls and hollow out the centers, leaving a sturdy shell. Mix melted butter with garlic paste, chopped parsley, and 30g parmesan, then brush generously inside and outside of the rolls.
  • Boil the spaghetti in salted water until al dente, drain, and immediately toss in the beef sauce until fully coated.
  • Spoon the spaghetti mixture into the hollowed-out rolls, making sure a layer of sauce rests on top, and sprinkle shredded mozzarella over each bowl.
  • Place the filled rolls on a baking tray and bake at 350°F for 8–10 minutes until the bread is crisp and the cheese melts. For a golden, bubbly top, broil for 1–2 minutes, then serve hot.