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One Pot Cowboy Spaghetti Recipe

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One Pot Cowboy Spaghetti is a hearty and flavorful dish combining crispy bacon, smoky kielbasa, ground beef, and tender spaghetti simmered in a savory tomato sauce. This comforting skillet meal features a perfect blend of spices and melted sharp cheddar cheese, making it an easy, satisfying dinner all cooked in a single pan.

Ingredients

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Meat and Sausage

  • 4 strips bacon, chopped
  • 1 ring (13 ounces) kielbasa sausage, sliced into ½-inch rounds
  • 1 pound ground beef

Produce and Aromatics

  • 1 yellow onion, finely diced
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • chives, chopped, for garnish

Liquids and Sauces

  • 1 ½ cups (12 ounces / 360 g) beef broth
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons hot sauce, or to taste
  • ½ cup (122.5 g) tomato sauce

Pantry Staples

  • 8 ounces dry spaghetti, broken in half
  • 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) petite diced tomatoes, undrained
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Dairy

  • ½ cup (56.5 g) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Instructions

  1. Cook the Bacon: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the chopped bacon, stirring occasionally, until browned and slightly crisp, about 7–8 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, reserving 1 tablespoon of bacon grease in the skillet.
  2. Brown the Kielbasa: Add the sliced kielbasa to the skillet with the bacon grease. Cook until browned on both sides, about 4–5 minutes, then transfer to the plate with the bacon.
  3. Sauté the Onion and Garlic: Add the diced onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3–5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic, kosher salt, and black pepper, cooking for 1 more minute until fragrant.
  4. Cook the Ground Beef: Add the ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until no longer pink, about 5–8 minutes. Drain any excess grease from the skillet.
  5. Add Broth and Seasonings: Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce to the meat mixture.
  6. Return Meats to Skillet: Add the cooked bacon and kielbasa back to the skillet, stirring to combine evenly with the mixture.
  7. Add Pasta and Tomatoes: Lay the broken spaghetti in a criss-cross pattern over the meat to help prevent sticking. Pour the diced tomatoes (with liquid) and tomato sauce evenly over the top.
  8. Simmer Pasta: Gently press the pasta down so it’s mostly submerged in the liquid. Cover with a lid and simmer on medium-low for 15–20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes to prevent sticking. Replace the lid after each stir.
  9. Combine and Add Cheese: Once the pasta is al dente, remove the lid and stir to fully combine the pasta and sauce. Smooth the surface and evenly sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top. Cover and let sit for about 5 minutes, or until the cheese melts.
  10. Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped chives over the melted cheese and serve the dish hot.

Notes

  • Make sure to stir the pasta every 5 minutes during simmering to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the skillet.
  • You can adjust the amount of hot sauce to your preferred spice level.
  • Using sharp cheddar cheese adds a nice tangy flavor, but feel free to substitute with your favorite cheese.
  • Breaking the spaghetti in half helps it fit better in the skillet and cooks evenly.
  • Leftovers store well and can be reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.

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