Best 3 Cowboy Spaghetti Bake Recipes

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Indulge in a hearty and flavorful culinary adventure with our collection of cowboy spaghetti bake recipes. These delectable dishes combine the best of both worlds: the classic taste of spaghetti and the robust flavors of the Wild West. From the simple and comforting one-pan cowboy spaghetti to the indulgent and cheesy baked spaghetti with ground beef, our recipes cater to every taste and skill level. Get ready to satisfy your cravings with a taste of the frontier!

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

COWBOY SPAGHETTI



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound spaghetti
Salt
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan
3 slices smoky bacon, chopped
1 pound ground sirloin
1 medium onion, chopped
3 to 4 cloves garlic, chopped
Ground black pepper
2 teaspoons hot sauce, eyeball it
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, eyeball it
1/2 cup beer
1 (14-ounce) can, chopped or crushed fire roasted tomatoes
1 (8-ounces) can, tomato sauce
8 ounces sharp Cheddar
4 scallions, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat a pot of water to a boil. Add spaghetti and salt the water. Cook to al dente or with a bite to it.
  • Heat a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add extra-virgin olive oil and bacon. Brown and crisp bacon, 5 minutes, remove with a slotted spoon. Drain off a little excess fat if necessary. Leave just enough to coat the bottom of the skillet. Add beef and crumble it as it browns, 3 to 4 minutes. Add onions, garlic and stir into meat. Season the meat with salt and pepper, hot sauce and Worcestershire. Add 1/2 cup beer and deglaze the pan. Cook 5 to 6 minutes more then stir in tomatoes and tomato sauce.
  • Add hot spaghetti to meat and sauce and combine. Adjust seasonings and serve up pasta in shallow bowls. Grate some cheese over the pasta and sprinkle with scallions. Garnish with crisp bacon

COWBOY SPAGHETTI BAKE



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Double up this meat-lover's recipe and set one aside for quick freezing. With bacon, jalapeños, ground beef and cheese, this dish satisfies even the hungriest appetite.

Provided by Cindy Rahe

Categories     Entree

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb uncooked spaghetti
Olive oil
2 slices bacon, chopped
1 onion, diced
4 jalapeño chiles, diced
1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 tablespoon chili powder
Dash salt
1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire-roasted crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (2 oz)
1/4 cup sliced green onions (4 medium)
1/4 cup pickled jalapeño chiles

Steps:

  • Heat large stockpot of water to boiling. Once water is boiling vigorously, add generous dash of salt and the spaghetti. Cook about 3 minutes less than cooking time stated on box. Drain; return to stockpot. Toss spaghetti with a drizzle of olive oil; set aside.
  • Heat oven to 375°F. Lightly spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with olive oil cooking spray.
  • In deep 10-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat until crisp. Using slotted spoon, remove bacon from skillet; drain on paper towel-lined plate. Set bacon aside.
  • Pour off all but 2 teaspoons bacon drippings from skillet. Add onion and diced chiles to drippings; sauté over medium heat about 2 minutes. Add beef; cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and thoroughly cooked. Add chili powder and dash salt; stir to combine. Stir in tomatoes. Heat to a simmer. Taste sauce for salt; add more if needed. Cover; simmer 15 minutes longer. Remove from heat.
  • Add sauce to spaghetti in stockpot; toss. Spread in baking dish. Top with cheese, green onions, pickled chiles and reserved bacon.
  • Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Carbohydrate 60 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 410 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g

THE BEST SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE



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Easy spaghetti dish with a little twist!

Provided by Noonie Finch Hodges

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Noodles

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti
2 pounds ground beef
¼ cup chopped onion
2 (26.5 ounce) cans meatless spaghetti sauce
1 (16 ounce) container fat-free sour cream
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
½ cup Parmesan cheese
salt and black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a deep 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Stir in the spaghetti. Boil the pasta until cooked through but still firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain well.
  • Brown ground beef and onion in a large skillet over high heat; drain fat. Stir in the spaghetti sauce, sour cream, and 1 cup of the mozzarella. Mix in the cooked pasta. Transfer pasta mixture to prepared baking dish. Top with remaining 1 cup of mozzarella and the Parmesan cheese. Cover pan with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in preheated oven until hot and bubbly, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 481.1 calories, Carbohydrate 51.4 g, Cholesterol 71.4 mg, Fat 17 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 28.4 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 826.2 mg, Sugar 16.4 g

Tips:

  • Use a large pot or Dutch oven to cook the spaghetti. This will give the spaghetti plenty of room to cook evenly and prevent it from sticking together.
  • Add a tablespoon of olive oil to the pot before cooking the spaghetti. This will help prevent the spaghetti from sticking to the pot and will also help to brown the beef.
  • Use a good quality ground beef for the spaghetti. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the dish.
  • Season the ground beef liberally with salt and pepper. This will help to bring out the flavor of the beef.
  • Cook the ground beef until it is browned all the way through but not overcooked. Overcooked ground beef will be tough and dry.
  • Drain the ground beef before adding it to the spaghetti. This will help to remove excess grease from the beef.
  • Use a jar of your favorite spaghetti sauce for the dish. You can also use a homemade spaghetti sauce if you prefer.
  • Add a can of diced tomatoes to the spaghetti sauce. This will help to add flavor and texture to the sauce.
  • Stir in a cup of cooked spaghetti to the spaghetti sauce. This will help to thicken the sauce and make it more cohesive.
  • Pour the spaghetti sauce mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Top the spaghetti sauce mixture with a layer of shredded cheese. You can use any type of cheese that you like, but cheddar cheese or mozzarella cheese are both good choices.
  • Bake the spaghetti bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Conclusion:

Cowboy Spaghetti Bake is a hearty and satisfying dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal preferences. You can use different types of pasta, sauce, and cheese, and you can also add other ingredients such as vegetables, meat, or beans. No matter how you make it, Cowboy Spaghetti Bake is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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