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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.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 654 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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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.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
654kcal
(33%)
Carbohydrates
59g
(20%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
82mg
(27%)
Sodium
921mg
(38%)
Potassium
707mg
(20%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 654
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 654kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 59g | 20% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 921mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 707mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.