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Pasta in Crusty Bowls

Pasta in Crusty Bowls: The Ultimate Comfort Food Experience

Experience the fun and flavor of Pasta in Crusty Bowls, a delicious interactive dining experience.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 650

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil For sautéing the aromatics
  • 1 White onion Diced
  • 3 Garlic cloves Minced
  • 500 g Ground beef 12% fat recommended
  • 1 tbsp Tomato puree Concentrated flavor base
  • 80 ml Red wine Substitute with cooking wine if desired
  • 500 g Tomato passata Forms the bulk of the sauce
  • 240 ml Beef stock Can be swapped with vegetable stock
  • ½ tbsp Worcestershire sauce Umami enhancer
  • ½ bunch Fresh basil Chopped
  • ½ tsp Dried oregano
  • ½ tsp Sugar Balances acidity
  • 20 g Freshly grated parmesan Adjust to taste
For the Pasta and Bread Bowls
  • 200 g Spaghetti Cook al dente
  • 6 Crusty white rolls Sourdough or ciabatta works well
For the Garlic Butter
  • 100 g Butter Melted
  • 30 g Parmesan for garlic butter Grated
  • 1 tbsp Fresh parsley Chopped
  • 3 Garlic cloves Made into paste
For the Topping
  • 200 g Mozzarella Shredded

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Pot
  • Baking tray
  • Sharp Knife
  • small bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced white onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until soft and golden. Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Incorporate 500g of ground beef, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook for about 7-10 minutes until browned.
  3. Stir in 1 tablespoon of tomato puree and cook for 1 minute. Pour in 80ml of red wine and simmer for 3-4 minutes until reduced by half.
  4. Add 500g of tomato passata, 240ml of beef stock, ½ tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce, fresh basil, dried oregano, and sugar. Stir and simmer uncovered for 25 minutes.
  5. While the sauce simmers, hollow out the tops of 6 crusty white rolls, ensuring enough bread remains at the bottom.
  6. Mix 100g melted butter, 3 cloves of garlic paste, 30g grated parmesan, and 1 tablespoon chopped parsley. Brush this inside and out of each hollowed-out roll.
  7. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 200g spaghetti and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and combine with the meat sauce.
  8. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Fill each bread bowl with the spaghetti and sauce mixture, topping with 200g of shredded mozzarella. Bake for 8-10 minutes.
  9. Optionally, broil for 1-2 minutes for extra color and crispness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 75gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, keep the filling separate until just before baking to maintain the bread's texture.

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