Are you looking for a savory, fun Christmas food idea for dinner? Imagine a delicious spaghetti bolognese shaped like a Christmas tree. Actually, you don’t have to imagine it at all. My Christmas gift is a complete recipe and visual tutorial to help you recreate this Christmas dinner for your loved ones.
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Fun Christmas Food Idea
Are you ready for a ho-ho-whole lot of flavor and a lot of fun? Check out this savory, fun Christmas food idea.
‘Tis the season to be jolly, and what better way to spread holiday cheer than with a twist on a classic favorite? Say goodbye to traditional Christmas dinners and make room for a merry and meaty experience – this Festive Spaghetti Bolognese!
This delightful dish not only brings the season’s warmth to your table but also adds a dash of Italian flare to your festive celebrations.
Ingredients Need for this Spaghetti Bolognese
- 1 cup ground beef
- 1/2 pound (about 220 g) spaghetti
- 1/2 red onion
- 1/2 red bell pepper
- 1/2 carrot
- 1/2 cup boiling water or red wine (optional)
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp dried basil
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tbsp. almonds
- 1/2 bunch spinach
- 4 slices of cheese for star, trunk, and snowflakes
- 2 oz. Parmesan
- Thin Yellow Onion Rings and Red Berries for Serving
- Parsley for garnish
How to Make Spaghetti Bolognese
1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion, diced bell pepper, and carrot and fry until they are translucent and fragrant.
2. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Sprinkle the beef and vegetable mixture with dried oregano, basil, and thyme, if desired. Season with salt and pepper to taste, guided by your preference.
3. Pour in the water and, if you’re feeling a little festive, add the red wine for extra flavor. Allow the sauce to boil and thicken, absorbing all the delicious seasonings.
4. While the sauce is cooking prepare the snowflakes, star, and cheese trunk for serving. You will need a star and snowflake cookie cutter (Amazon affiliate links).
5. While the sauce is simmering, prepare the spaghetti according to the instructions on the package. Aim for them to be al dente to achieve the perfect texture.
6. Set a small amount of the parmesan aside to serve. Place the spinach, Parmesan, almonds, olive oil, and a couple of spoonfuls of water in the bowl of a blender. Whisk the contents of the bowl until smooth. Mix this mixture into the pasta.
7. Arrange the Christmas spaghetti bolognese on plates. To form a Christmas tree, wrap some spaghetti around the palm of your hand – this is the first tier of the Christmas tree. The next tier of spaghetti wrapped around four fingers. Follow with 3 fingers for the third layer and two for the last.
8. Layer a star and trunk made of cheese and onion rings.
9. Spoon bolognese sauce over spaghetti in lines at an angle. Garnish with snowflakes, berries, grated parmesan, and parsley. Serve immediately.
The bright colors and aromatic flavors are sure to capture the essence of the holiday season. Complement Christmas spaghetti bolognese with garlic bread or a fresh, crisp salad to add a delightful contrast to the richness.
Feel free to modify the recipe to suit your taste preferences. Berries can be substituted for cherry tomatoes, sliced small.
To give the dish a spicier flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
If you’re making the dish for vegetarians, substitute ground beef with vegetables or mushrooms.
Share the joy of this Christmas spaghetti bolognese with friends and family.
You will enjoy creating a Christmas dinner that’s not only delicious but also fun to prepare. Whether you’re hosting a family gathering or a festive dinner party with friends, this Festive Spaghetti Bolognese is guaranteed to bring joy and flavor to your holiday table.
Spaghetti Bolognese Christmas Tree Recipe Card
Spaghetti Bolognese Christmas Tree
Ingredients
- 1 cup ground beef
- 1/2 pound about 220 g spaghetti
- 1/2 red onion
- 1/2 red bell pepper
- 1/2 carrot
- 1/2 cup boiling water or red wine optional
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp dried basil
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tbsp. almonds
- 1/2 bunch spinach
- 4 slices of cheese for star trunk, and snowflakes
- 2 oz. Parmesan
- Thin Yellow Onion Rings and Red Berries for Serving
- Parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion, diced bell pepper, and carrot and fry until they are translucent and fragrant.
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Sprinkle the beef and vegetable mixture with dried oregano, basil, and thyme, if desired. Season with salt and pepper to taste, guided by your preference.
- Pour in the water and, if you’re feeling a little festive, add the red wine for extra flavor. Allow the sauce to boil and thicken, absorbing all the delicious seasonings.
- While the sauce is cooking prepare the snowflakes, star, and cheese trunk for serving. You will need a star and snowflake cookie cutter (Amazon affiliate links).
- While the sauce is simmering, prepare the spaghetti according to the instructions on the package. Aim for them to be al dente to achieve the perfect texture.
- Set a small amount of the parmesan aside to serve. Place the spinach, Parmesan, almonds, olive oil, and a couple of spoonfuls of water in the bowl of a blender. Whisk the contents of the bowl until smooth. Mix this mixture into the pasta.
- Arrange the Christmas spaghetti bolognese on plates. To form a Christmas tree, wrap some spaghetti around the palm of your hand – this is the first tier of the Christmas tree. The next tier of spaghetti wrapped around four fingers. Follow with 3 fingers for the third layer and two for the last.
- Layer a star and trunk made of cheese and onion rings.
- Spoon bolognese sauce over spaghetti in lines at an angle. Garnish with snowflakes, berries, grated parmesan, and parsley. Serve immediately.
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