Cowboy Spaghetti

A change up from traditional Italian spaghetti and meat sauce, this Cowboy Spaghetti add in bacon and cheddar cheese for an American twist on a classic.

Course Main Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Servings servings

Calories 654kcal

Author Deborah Harroun

Ingredients

1 pound dry spaghetti noodles
1/2 pound bacon chopped
1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion chopped (about 1 cup)
3-4 garlic cloves minced
1/2 cup beef broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons hot sauce
16 oz tomato sauce
1 (14-oz) can fire roasted tomatoes
8 oz sharp cheddar cheese shredded
Green onions sliced, for garnish

Instructions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil, then salt generously. Add the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and reserve.
1 pound dry spaghetti noodles
Meanwhile, place a large skillet or pot over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel lined plate to drain.
1/2 pound bacon
Drain off the excess grease, leaving only enough to coat the bottom of the skillet.
Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until it starts to brown. Once it starts to brown, add the onion and cook until the beef is cooked through and the onion is soft. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
1 pound ground beef, 1 medium onion, 3-4 garlic cloves
Stir in the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Cook for a few minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
1/2 cup beef broth, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 2 teaspoons hot sauce
Stir in the tomato sauce and tomatoes. Cook for a few minutes, until heated through and slightly thickened. Taste, and season with salt and pepper to your tastes.
16 oz tomato sauce, 1 (14-oz) can fire roasted tomatoes
Add the drained pasta to the skillet, along with three-fourths of the bacon. Stir to combine.
Serve the pasta topped with cheese, green onions, and the reserved bacon.
8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, Green onions

Notes

Adapted from 30 Minute Meals

Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide.

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