Description
A hearty twist on classic spaghetti that combines rich flavors of meats, savory spices, and comforting pasta, topped with gooey cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
- Spaghetti
- Bacon
- Ground beef
- Spicy sausage
- Cheddar cheese
- Onion
- Garlic
- Bell pepper
- Crushed tomatoes
- Salt
- Pepper
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti: Begin by boiling a pot of water and cooking the spaghetti according to the package instructions. Once it’s al dente, drain it and set it aside.
- Cook the bacon: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced bacon and cook until crispy, allowing the fat to render down for extra flavor.
- Brown the meats: Next, add ground beef and spicy sausage to the skillet. Cook until browned, draining excess fat to keep the dish from being overly greasy.
- Sauté the vegetables: Add chopped onion, garlic, and bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté until the vegetables are tender and fragrant, usually about 5 minutes.
- Mix in the sauce: Stir in the crushed tomatoes, along with salt and pepper to taste. Let this simmer for about 5 minutes so the flavors meld together.
- Combine everything: Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet with the meat mixture and stir well until everything is coated.
- Finish with cheese: Top with shredded cheddar cheese and let it melt before serving, creating a deliciously gooey topping.
Notes
Feel free to swap out meats and cheeses to personalize the dish. This recipe can also be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg