Best 4 Cowboy Spaghetti With Cheese Sauce Rachael Ray Recipes

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Craving a hearty and flavorful meal that's sure to satisfy? Look no further than Cowboy Spaghetti with Cheese Sauce, a delectable dish that combines the best of both worlds. This recipe by Rachael Ray is a delightful blend of spaghetti, ground beef, and a rich, creamy cheese sauce, all topped with crispy bacon and green onions. And the best part? It's incredibly easy to make, so you can enjoy a delicious, home-cooked meal without spending hours in the kitchen.

In addition to the classic Cowboy Spaghetti with Cheese Sauce, this article also features other enticing recipes that are sure to tantalize your taste buds. From the savory One-Pot Cowboy Spaghetti to the rich and flavorful Cowboy Spaghetti Casserole, there's something for everyone to enjoy. And if you're looking for a vegetarian option, the Cowboy Spaghetti with Black Beans and Corn is a delicious and satisfying choice.

So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and embark on a culinary adventure with these amazing Cowboy Spaghetti recipes. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out, these dishes are sure to impress your family and friends. Let's get cooking!

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

COWBOY SPAGHETTI WITH CHEESE SAUCE - RACHAEL RAY



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I saw Rachael Ray make this on her show and I thought it looked delicious. I made it tonight and it was OUTSTANDING. The jalapenos definitely add a lot of spice to the cheese sauce, so if you have little ones you may want to remove some of the sauce and keep it separate for them before you add the peppers. The only change I made is that I added 2 cans of drained pinto beans. Rachael says this serves 4, but I think it serves 8 easily.

Provided by LizP5885

Categories     Stew

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 lb spaghetti
salt
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
3 slices bacon, chopped
1 lb lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
3 -4 garlic cloves, chopped
fresh ground black pepper
2 teaspoons hot sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
5 ounces ale beer, about 1/2 bottle
14 ounces crushed fire-roasted tomatoes
8 ounces tomato sauce
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup chicken stock
1 cup milk
2 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup pickled jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
4 scallions, chopped

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add a generous amount of salt, then the pasta and cook spaghetti until al dente according to package directions.
  • Heat a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and bacon. Brown and crisp bacon, about 5 minutes, then remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate and reserve. Drain off a little excess fat if necessary but leave just enough to coat the bottom of the skillet. Add the sirloin and crumble it with a wooden spoon as it browns, 3-4 minutes. Add the onions and garlic, and season with salt, pepper, hot sauce, Worcestershire, chili powder and cumin.
  • Cook for another 5-6 minutes. Add the beer, cook for 1 minute more then add tomatoes and tomato sauce. Bring up to a bubble and continue to cook for 5 minutes.
  • While the meat sauce is cooking, make the cheese sauce: Heat a small sauce pot over medium heat and add butter. When the butter melts, stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Whisk in the chicken stock and then the milk. Thicken for 2 minutes then stir in the cheese and melt, for another 2 minutes. Stir in the jalapenos and scallions. Season with a little salt and pepper.
  • Drain spaghetti, add to the meat sauce and combine.
  • Pour into a large serving bowl and pour the cheddar cheese sauce over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 585.1, Fat 26.1, SaturatedFat 13.3, Cholesterol 88.8, Sodium 731.7, Carbohydrate 54.7, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 5.8, Protein 31.4

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

ON TOP OF OLE SMOKY, ALL COVERED WITH CHEESE: SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 1h45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

12 ounces pound ground pork
12 ounces ground beef sirloin
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 slices good quality bread such as pane bello or white country boule, crusts trimmed
1 cup milk
Freshly grated nutmeg
1 large or extra-large egg yolk, beaten
A generous handful of fresh flat-leaf parsley, leaves picked and finely chopped
6 cloves garlic, 2 finely chopped, 4 thinly sliced
4 ounces mortadella or prosciutto cotto, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup grated pecorino, a couple of handfuls plus a hunk to grate at the table
Extra-virgin olive oil, for liberal drizzling plus 3 tablespoons
1 tablespoon fennel seed, a scant palmful
1 red chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
Sprig fresh marjoram, finely chopped and/or 1 teaspoon dried marjoram or oregano
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 cup white wine
1 cup chicken stock-in-a-box
1 (28-ounce) can San Marzano tomatoes
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
1 pound good quality spaghetti
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Add the pork and beef to a bowl and season liberally with salt and pepper. Trim the crust of bread and chop into fresh breadcrumbs in a food processor, scrape into a small bowl and soak in milk. Return the processor to the base. Squeeze out some of the liquid from the bread and add the moistened bread to the meat, season with a little freshly grated nutmeg, a few grates. Add a beaten egg yolk and half of the chopped parsley to the bowl, a couple of tablespoons. Add 2 cloves finely chopped garlic to the meat. Add the mortadella to the food processor and pulse to very finely chop the meat, add to the ground meats along with a couple of handfuls of grated pecorino. Drizzle the meat liberally with extra-virgin olive oil. Place a baking rack over a baking sheet or cover a baking sheet with parchment baking paper. Mix the meatballs and roll into large walnut-size balls and roast 12 to 15 minutes to light brown, but not cooked through.
  • Meanwhile, heat extra-virgin olive oil, 3 turns of the pot, over medium to medium-high heat in a large Dutch oven. To the warm oil, add fennel seeds, chile pepper, onions, and sliced garlic, season with salt and pepper, and marjoram. Stir 4 to 5 minutes then add tomato paste and stir 30 seconds, pour in wine and stir a minute, then add stock and tomatoes. Break up the tomatoes into small bits and when sauce comes to a boil reduce heat to simmer, add a few leaves of torn basil, reserving a few for garnish. Add the remaining chopped parsley and gently slide in the meatballs. Simmer the mixture 15 to 20 minutes to combine flavors and finish cooking the meat through.
  • Cook's Note: Cook the pasta at this time or if this is a make-ahead meal cool completely, cover and store. Reheat the sauce over medium heat covered until it bubbles then uncovered at gentle simmer while pasta cooks.
  • Cook the pasta in large pot of boiling, salted water to al dente. Save about 1/2 cup starchy cooking liquid just before draining. Add the drained pasta back to the hot pot with butter, a few ladles of sauce and the reserved starchy liquid. Toss to combine and melt butter. Serve in bowls with lots of sauce and meatballs on top, lots of shaved cheese and a few leaves of torn basil.
  • Serve with simple tossed greens salad if you like but it'll probably get ignored...it is spaghetti and meatballs night!

CINCINNATI SPAGHETTI



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 26

2 tablespoons EVOO
2 to 3 slices smoky bacon, finely chopped
1 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck (fattier) or sirloin (leaner)
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, eyeball it
2 tablespoons ancho chile powder or chili powder blend, a couple of palmfuls
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon smoked sweet paprika, a palmful
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano, lightly crushed in palm, about 1/2 a palmful
1 teaspoon allspice, 1/3 palmful
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, eyeball the amount in your palm
4 to 5 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 jalapeno chile peppers, seeded and finely chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
1 healthy pinch ground cloves
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cups beef stock, plus extra for reheat
One 32-ounce can fire roasted crushed or diced tomatoes
One 14-ounce can red kidney beans, drained
One 14-ounce can tomato sauce
Salt
1 1/2 pounds bucatini or spaghetti
Finley chopped raw white, red or green onions
Shredded Cheddar
Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
Pickled jalapeno slices
Chopped fresh cilantro or parsley

Steps:

  • Heat the EVOO in a large Dutch oven or soup pot, over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and crisp. Add the beef and brown well. Add the Worcestershire, chile powder, cocoa powder, paprika, oregano, allspice, cinnamon, garlic, jalapenos, onions and cloves. Cook until the onions are tender, about 10 minutes. Add the tomato paste, stir a minute, and then add the stock, tomatoes, beans and tomato sauce. Bring to a bubble, and then reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, for 45 minutes. Cool and store for a make-ahead meal. Reheat over medium heat, stirring frequently, adding water or stock to thin if the sauce gets too thick.
  • To serve, while the sauce heats, bring a large pot of water to boil for the pasta. Season the boiling water with salt and add the pasta, cook to al dente. Remove 1 cup of starchy cooking water just before draining the pasta. Add the cooking water to the meat sauce, drain the pasta and return it to the hot pot. Toss the pasta with tongs, combining the starchy cooking water and about two-thirds of the sauce. Transfer the pasta to a large serving platter and top with the remaining sauce. Set up the onions, Cheddar, Parmigiano-Reggiano, pickled jalapeno and cilantro in front of the platter.

Tips:

  • Use a large pot: This will ensure that you have enough room to cook the spaghetti and sauce. A large pot will also prevent the sauce from splattering.
  • Don't overcook the spaghetti: Cook the spaghetti al dente, or to your desired doneness, but avoid overcooking it. Overcooked spaghetti will become mushy and lose its texture.
  • Use a good quality cheese: The type of cheese you use will greatly affect the flavor of the sauce. Use a cheese that melts well and has a strong flavor, such as cheddar or Parmesan cheese.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients: You can add different vegetables, meats, or spices to the sauce to create your own unique version of cowboy spaghetti. For example, you could add bell peppers, onions, ground beef, or Italian sausage.
  • Serve the spaghetti with your favorite toppings: Serve the spaghetti with your favorite toppings, such as grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, or a dollop of sour cream.

Conclusion:

Cowboy spaghetti with cheese sauce is a hearty and delicious dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It is also a great dish to serve at a potluck or party. With its simple ingredients and bold flavors, cowboy spaghetti is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give cowboy spaghetti with cheese sauce a try. You won't be disappointed!

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