Description
Delicious Cowboy Spaghetti is a hearty, flavorful dish that combines tender ground beef with pasta and a savory tomato sauce. The rich aroma and inviting colors make it a perfect family meal. Easy to prepare, this recipe is not only satisfying but also adaptable, allowing you to customize it with your favorite ingredients. Gather around the table and enjoy a comforting bowl of cowboy spaghetti that promises to bring warmth and joy to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 12 oz spaghetti (regular or whole wheat)
- 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper (red or yellow), chopped
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Chop onion and bell pepper, and mince garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté onions and bell peppers until softened.
- Add ground beef to the skillet, cooking until browned (about 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and Italian seasoning; cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes, adding salt and pepper. Simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente; drain without rinsing.
- Combine cooked spaghetti with the sauce in the skillet, mixing well before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg