Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Cooking the Spaghetti
- Cook spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
Preparing the Meat Sauce
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, and drain any excess fat.
- Add chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce. Stir in oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
Preparing the Bread Bowls
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Carefully hollow out each bread roll, leaving a 1/2-inch thick shell.
- Combine melted butter, minced garlic, and chopped parsley in a small bowl. Brush the inside and outside of each hollowed-out bread roll generously with the garlic butter.
- Place buttered rolls on a baking sheet and bake for 5-7 minutes, until lightly golden and fragrant, to prevent sogginess.
Assembly and Final Bake
- Add the drained spaghetti to the simmering meat sauce and toss to coat evenly.
- Spoon the spaghetti mixture generously into each toasted garlic bread bowl.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese over the spaghetti in each bowl.
- Return baking sheet to the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly and bread bowls are golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different types of bread rolls for your bowls. For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the meat sauce. If you have any leftover hollowed-out bread, cube it and toast it to make croutons!
