Add beans
Stir in a can of drained kidney or pinto beans for a chili-mac feel.
Pasta night
Spaghetti Western, Texas-style pasta.
Spaghetti with a meaty tomato sauce built on ground beef, peppers, mushrooms and SpiceItUp! Jalapeño Ketchup. A Texas twist on spaghetti night that is on the table in about 45 minutes.
About this recipe
Think classic meat sauce with a jalapeño backbone. The ketchup adds sweetness and heat, so the sauce tastes like it simmered for hours even though it only needs about 20 minutes.
It comes from the SpiceItUp! recipe collection. See the original Spaghetti Western on spiceitup.com.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 to 1 1/2 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion
- 1 green bell pepper, seeded
- 1 clove garlic
- 5 fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup SpiceItUp! Jalapeño Ketchup
- 1 large can tomato sauce
- 1 large can diced tomatoes
- Oregano and Italian seasoning, to taste
- 1 lb spaghetti, cooked
Steps
Brown the beef
Brown the ground beef in a large skillet, breaking it up finely. Drain the fat.
Sauté the vegetables
Finely chop the onion, bell pepper and garlic. Sauté them with the mushrooms in olive oil for 3 to 4 minutes, then add to the beef.
Make the sauce
Stir in the Jalapeño Ketchup, diced tomatoes and tomato sauce. Season with oregano or Italian seasoning.
Simmer
Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Thin with a little water or thicken with tomato paste as needed.
Serve
Spoon the sauce over hot spaghetti and serve with buttered, toasted croissant halves or garlic bread.
Make it your way
Cheesy bake
Toss the sauce with pasta, top with cheddar and bake until melted.
More heat
Use Hot Jalapeño Ketchup or add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
Questions
What is Spaghetti Western?
A Texas-style spaghetti with a beef and tomato sauce seasoned with jalapeño ketchup, oregano and Italian spices.
Can I freeze the sauce?
Yes. Freeze the sauce without the pasta for up to 3 months.
Can I use ground turkey?
Yes. Add a little extra olive oil since turkey is leaner.