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Dirty Spaghetti Recipe with Cajun Spices

Savory Dirty Spaghetti Recipe with Cajun Spices to Delight

Indulge in this Dirty Spaghetti Recipe with Cajun Spices for a bold and satisfying dinner experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meat Sauce
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Creates a savory and rich base for the sauce.
  • 1 pound Ground Italian Turkey Sausage Adds depth and a lighter flavor profile.
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper Adds sweetness and color.
  • 1 medium Green Bell Pepper Provides earthiness.
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Forms the aromatic foundation.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Best used mashed into a paste.
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste Deepens color and flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon All-Purpose Flour Used to create the roux.
  • 2 cups Beef Broth Essential for rich flavor.
For the Pasta
  • 12 ounces Spaghetti Noodles The main carbohydrate component.
  • 1 cup Pasta Water Used for achieving a silky sauce.
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Nature's Seasoning Seasoning mix.
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning Adjust based on taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning Adjust based on taste.

Equipment

  • large pot or deep skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a large pot or deep skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef and Italian turkey sausage for about 8-10 minutes.
  2. Add chopped yellow onion and both bell peppers, sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened.
  3. Pour in Worcestershire sauce and dark beer or bourbon to deglaze the pot, then stir in the tomato paste for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Mix in Nature’s Seasoning, Cajun, and Italian seasoning, then add flour and stir for 1-2 minutes to create a roux.
  5. Gradually pour in beef broth, stirring continuously to incorporate and avoid lumps, simmer for 5-7 minutes until thickened.
  6. Add spaghetti noodles directly into the sauce and cook until al dente, about 9-11 minutes.
  7. Toss the spaghetti in the sauce until coated, adjust with reserved pasta water if necessary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For maximum garlic flavor, mash garlic into a paste and reserve pasta water for reheating to maintain sauce consistency.

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