Garlic Butter Spaghetti Bowls (Printable Version)
Spaghetti with seasoned beef and sauce baked in garlic butter bread bowls for a warm, hearty meal.
# Everything You’ll Need:
→ Bread
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5 Italian bread boules
→ Pasta
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1 pound spaghetti noodles
→ Meat and Sauce
03 -
2 pounds ground beef
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3 cups pasta sauce
→ Cheese
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
→ Butter Mixture
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4 tablespoons melted butter
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
→ Vegetables and Aromatics
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½ yellow onion, diced
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1 tablespoon minced garlic
→ Seasonings and Oil
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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Salt and black pepper to taste
# Steps to Cook:
01 -
Boil spaghetti noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté diced onions until softened. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 additional minute.
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Season beef mixture with Italian seasoning, paprika, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Pour in pasta sauce and combine thoroughly. Toss in cooked spaghetti and mix well.
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Slice tops off Italian bread boules and hollow out the centers slightly to create bowls.
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Mix melted butter with garlic powder and chopped parsley. Brush this mixture inside the hollowed bread boules to infuse flavor.
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Fill each bread bowl generously with the spaghetti and beef mixture. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese. Arrange on a baking sheet and bake for 5 to 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Use fresh parsley for a brighter garlic butter flavor and ensure spaghetti is cooked al dente to maintain texture.