BELGIAN SPAGHETTI, STUDENT STYLE
From Ruth Van Waerebeek's "Everybody Eats Well in Belgium Cookbook." A simple-to-make, delicious spaghetti dinner - and nicely different from the traditional spaghetti and meatballs. Here, the thick sauce is loaded with vegetables and ground beef (or try ground turkey for a leaner version.) The Gruyère cheese is worth the extra cost; it makes all the difference. I like the extra Tabasco, too. I usually double or triple, and freeze the extra for another meal or two later in the week. This dish, a couple of bottles of wine, and some friends... you got yourself a nice, casual dinner party.
Provided by Belgophile
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in deep pan or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onions, bell pepper, mushrooms, and carrots. Cook until soft, 5 to 8 minutes. Add half the garlic and all the ground beef. Continue cooking over medium heat, using a wooden spoon to stir and break up the meat with, until meat is no longer pink.
- Stir in sugar, oregano, thyme, basil, red pepper flakes, and parsley. Add tomatoes and juices, red wine, and tomato paste. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 35 minutes.
- Add remaining garlic. Add Tasbasco sauce, if desired.
- Cook spaghetti; drain. Distribute among four bowls. Spoon sauce over spaghetti. Top with Gruyère cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 941.8, Fat 36.8, SaturatedFat 12.3, Cholesterol 99.4, Sodium 237.6, Carbohydrate 93.7, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 9.2, Protein 53
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Thea Deysel
dthea@gmail.comI'm a big fan of cheese, so I added some extra cheese to the sauce. It turned out great! The extra cheese made the sauce extra creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Joanne Manies
m.j@hotmail.comI'm a big fan of spicy food, so I added some red pepper flakes to the sauce. It turned out great! The red pepper flakes added a nice kick to the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.
Denzel eric Von Eichstedt
e-d@gmail.comThis recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I added some chopped chicken to the sauce, and it turned out great! The chicken added a nice protein boost to the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.
RimshaRani Rani
rr21@gmail.comI'm on a low-carb diet, so I substituted the spaghetti for zucchini noodles. It turned out great! The zucchini noodles were a great substitute for the pasta. I will definitely be making this again.
Fahad Shaikh
f.shaikh73@gmail.comThis recipe is a great way to use up leftover ham. I added some chopped ham to the sauce, and it turned out great! The ham added a nice salty flavor to the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.
Sandy Hart
s-h87@yahoo.comI'm a vegetarian, so I substituted the ground beef for lentils. It turned out great! The lentils added a nice texture and flavor to the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.
Madan Magar
mmagar@gmail.comThis recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. I added some chopped carrots and peas to the sauce, and they loved it! I'll definitely be making this again.
Ma Mun
mam70@yahoo.comI made this recipe for a dinner party last night and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the creamy sauce and the perfectly cooked pasta. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.
Kota Luna
kota68@yahoo.comThis is the best spaghetti recipe I've ever tried! The sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Nithale Youname
nithale_y18@gmail.comI'm not a huge fan of spaghetti, but I decided to give this recipe a try and I was pleasantly surprised! The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.
Vee
vee@yahoo.comThis recipe is a great way to use up leftover spaghetti. I love that it's so versatile and can be customized to your liking. I added some chopped bell peppers and onions to mine, and it turned out great!
rubangiza kevine
r@hotmail.co.ukI made this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.
Wll Manka
m_w98@yahoo.comThis is one of my favorite recipes! The combination of flavors is amazing, and the pasta is always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend trying this recipe if you're looking for a delicious and easy pasta dish.
Junayed Khan
k.junayed40@yahoo.comI've been making this recipe for years, and it never disappoints. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold night. I always add extra cheese and garlic, and sometimes I'll throw in some cooked chicken or sausage.
Makayla Singh
singh-makayla0@yahoo.comThis recipe is a lifesaver for busy students like me! It's quick, easy, and budget-friendly, and the results are always delicious. I love that I can customize it with whatever ingredients I have on hand.