Dirty Spaghetti

Most family kitchens have a pound of ground beef and a box of spaghetti tucked away in the pantry or freezer, ready to become an easy weeknight dinner. And while you can never go wrong with a classic plate of spaghetti and meat sauce, sometimes it’s fun to shake things up! That’s where this Dirty Spaghetti comes in. This hearty, flavor-packed pasta dish takes everything you love about a traditional spaghetti dinner and gives it a delicious Cajun-inspired twist that will have everyone looking forward to spaghetti night.

Made with ground beef, smoky Andouille sausage, the Cajun Holy Trinity of onion, celery, and bell pepper, and a savory blend of seasonings, this Dirty Spaghetti is anything but ordinary. The combination of Cajun spices, tender spaghetti noodles, and a rich, savory sauce creates a comforting, satisfying meal with plenty of bold Southern-inspired flavor. It’s an easy ground beef pasta recipe that comes together with familiar ingredients but delivers something a little more exciting than your usual weeknight spaghetti. Trust me, this is one spaghetti night upgrade the whole family will be happy to see on the dinner table!

Substitutes and Variations:

You could definitely use ground turkey in place of the ground beef. If you are not a big fan of spices, you could swap the andouille for some smoked sausage (beef or turkey). I would not suggest using a short pasta on this recipe but you could use linguini if needed.

Suggestions for Sides:

Dirty Spaghetti has a lot of bold, savory Cajun flavor, smoky sausage, and a rich sauce. I’d pair it with sides that bring a little freshness, crunch, or buttery goodness without competing with the pasta. You could sprinkle a little cajun seasoning on your garlic bread to bring in the zippy flavor. You may also like pairing this pasta with my Easy Broccoli Salad.

If you’re looking to shake up your usual spaghetti night, this Dirty Spaghetti is just the ticket! It’s hearty, full of bold Cajun flavor, and easy enough to pull together on a busy weeknight. Serve it up with some garlic bread and a favorite side, and you’ve got a dinner everyone will be happy to dig into!

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Dirty Spaghetti

A twist on the classic – Cajun spices meets traditional spaghetti in an explosion of flavors.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Course Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine American, Cajun

Ingredients

  

• 1 LB Spaghetti Noodles
• 1 LB Ground Beef
• 10 OZ Smoked Andouille Sausage cubed
• 1 cup Celery small diced
• ½ Yellow Onion small diced
• 1 cup Red Bell Pepper small diced
• 2 cloves Garlic minced
• 2 cups Beef Broth
• 3 tbsp Cornstarch
• 1 pkt Beefy Onion Soup Iike Liptons
• 1 tsp Paprika
• 1 tbsp Cajun Seasoning
• 1 tsp Black Pepper
• 2 tsp Italian Seasoning
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
• 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
• Parmesan Cheese for garnish

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Instructions

 

• Start water boiling for pasta. Add to pot and cook per the package. Reserve one cup of the pasta water.
• In a large saute pan over medium heat, add cubed sausage. Cook until browned on outside. Remove to a bowl and keep warm. Leave any oil/grease in pan.
• Add ground beef to pan and cook/crumble until no longer pink. Add onion, garlic, celery and bell pepper to the pan. Continue to saute until onions are translucent.
• In a bowl, whisk together beef broth, cornstarch, seasonings, onion soup mix, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce. Add this to the ground beef mixture along with the cooked sausage.
• Add drained pasta along with reserved pasta water to the pan and mix to fully combined. Serve with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese, if desired.

Keyword andouille, andouille sausage, bell peppers, ground beef, ground beef recipes, spaghetti

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