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Dirty Spaghetti Recipe with Cajun Spices

Savory Dirty Spaghetti Recipe with Cajun Spices Awaits You

Experience the bold flavors of Dirty Spaghetti Recipe with Cajun Spices, bringing home-cooked comfort to your table.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meat
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Can substitute with ground turkey
  • 1 pound Ground Italian Turkey Sausage Pork sausage can replace for traditional taste
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper Can substitute with green bell pepper
  • 1 medium Green Bell Pepper Can substitute with another red pepper
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Can substitute with white onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced; can use garlic paste
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste Fresh tomatoes can be a substitute
  • 2 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free blend possible
  • 2 cups Beef Broth Chicken broth can be substituted
For the Pasta
  • 12 ounces Spaghetti Noodles Linguine can be used as an alternative
  • 2 cups Pasta Water Reserve extra for best results
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Nature's Seasoning Substitute with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder if needed
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun Seasoning Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning Use fresh herbs if preferred

Equipment

  • large pot
  • wooden spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Brown ground beef and ground Italian turkey sausage in a large pot over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes, then drain excess fat.
  2. Sauté diced yellow onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper for 4-5 minutes, then add minced garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Pour in Worcestershire sauce and dark beer or bourbon, then stir in tomato paste and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Sprinkle in Nature’s seasoning, Cajun seasoning, and flour; gradually add beef broth, stirring until well mixed then simmer for 5-10 minutes.
  5. Cook spaghetti separately in boiling salted water for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then reserve pasta water before draining.
  6. Combine cooked spaghetti with sauce using tongs; add reserved pasta water as needed to achieve desired consistency. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 15mg

Notes

For best flavor, brown the meat well and always reserve pasta water for sauce adjustments.

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