In a small pot of low heat, add 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil and one peeled and crushed garlic clove. I smashed the clove a little too hard that's why it's in 2 pieces. The garlic will infuse the oil with a wonderful garlic flavor in about 10 to 15 minutes.
While the oil is getting flavored, open up one package of refrigerated pie crust (it will contain 2 rolls of dough) and roll out. Use a cup or bowl approximately 3-inches in diameter and cut dough circles with a knife or pastry cutter. Use both pieces of dough, you will need 12 circles.
Brush both sides of your circles with the garlic infused olive oil.
Place the circles in a muffin pan, prick the bottoms of the bowls with a fork so they won't bubble up while baking and bake in a pre-heated 350 degree oven for 15 to 18 minutes.
Remove the bowls from the muffin pan and allow to cool.
While the bowls are baking, cook 1 lb. of angel hair pasta to al-dente and drain. Add the remainder of the garlic flavored olive oil to a skillet and and add 1 lb. of lean ground beef to skillet, season with salt and pepper and brown. Once the meat is completely brown drain off any excess fat and add approximately 16 ounces of a prepared spaghetti sauce or your favorite homemade sauce to the meat. I just happened to have some sauce in the freezer that I thawed and combined with the meat.
Place a small amount of past to the bowls, spoon the meat sauce over the past and top with freshly grated Parmigiana-Reggiano.
Thanks Jenny, our Wednesday night was definitely not boring!
14 comments:
These sound fantastic!!! This would be great for a get together, or a birthday party.
Wow, what a good idea. My mouth is watering too! I like they way you've garnished them. They look very festive.
Those look every bit as pretty and yummy as the originals.
What a fun recipe!! They look great!
This is a pretty presentation! When I need a quick side dish, I use a similar olive oil & garlic sauce on angel hair; it's always all gone, and the poor dog doesn't get much in the way of leftovers. BTW, I love your bib line!
I love this idea. Everyone likes their own little entree. And you could fill the bowl with a multitude of different things! Thanks for sharing this one!
Yay, so glad everyone enjoyed them! They look great Katherine! Have a great day!
Hey those look so great for children as well as adults! My mind started running as to what else we could fill those little cups with! I think that is so clever as well as easy! Thanks.
This is amazing, I never heard of such delectable delights..
That is a great idea. I bet you could use left over spaghetti too if you wanted and just add a littel extra sauce. I will try this one. Thanks.
I love these little pasta bowls! Yours look delicious!
It was such a great idea with the muffin tins. Since everything is already neatly portioned.. less mess!
This looks good, but I think we need bigger bowls. A cake pan looks about right. ;-)
What a great presentation these make. I love your step by step photos, too. This would be fun to serve guests!
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