Tik Tok Cowboy Spaghetti

75 mins
Serves 8
https://melissajorealrecipes.com/tik-tok-cowboy-spaghetti/

Directions

  1. 1Fry bacon until crispy, set aside, and mop up half the grease.
  2. 2Fry bacon until crispy, set aside, and mop up half the grease.
  3. 3Fry bacon until crispy, set aside, and mop up half the grease.
  4. 4Sauté chopped onions, Lawry's seasoning, and black pepper until translucent. Add 6 cloves of chopped garlic and sauté for another minute.
  5. 5Sauté chopped onions, Lawry's seasoning, and black pepper until translucent. Add 6 cloves of chopped garlic and sauté for another minute.
  6. 6Sauté chopped onions, Lawry's seasoning, and black pepper until translucent. Add 6 cloves of chopped garlic and sauté for another minute.
  7. 7Add ground chuck and sauté for 10-15 minutes until fully browned.
  8. 8Add ground chuck and sauté for 10-15 minutes until fully browned.
  9. 9Add ground chuck and sauté for 10-15 minutes until fully browned.
  10. 10Add Worcestershire sauce, fire-roasted tomatoes, and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  11. 11Add Worcestershire sauce, fire-roasted tomatoes, and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  12. 12Add Worcestershire sauce, fire-roasted tomatoes, and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  13. 13Boil spaghetti until al dente.
  14. 14Boil spaghetti until al dente.
  15. 15Boil spaghetti until al dente.
  16. 16Melt butter in a separate pot, add paprika, parsley, chives, cayenne, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Sauté for a minute, then pour in heavy cream. Bring to a boil, add 2 cloves of chopped garlic, and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in pecorino romano and simmer for another 5 minutes until thickened. Add cooked spaghetti and toss.
  17. 17Melt butter in a separate pot, add paprika, parsley, chives, cayenne, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Sauté for a minute, then pour in heavy cream. Bring to a boil, add 2 cloves of chopped garlic, and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in pecorino romano and simmer for another 5 minutes until thickened. Add cooked spaghetti and toss.
  18. 18Melt butter in a separate pot, add paprika, parsley, chives, cayenne, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Sauté for a minute, then pour in heavy cream. Bring to a boil, add 2 cloves of chopped garlic, and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in pecorino romano and simmer for another 5 minutes until thickened. Add cooked spaghetti and toss.
  19. 19Grease a baking dish, pour in the alfredo pasta, then the meat sauce (don't mix). Sprinkle with cheddar, Colby jack, and crispy bacon bits. Garnish with chives and bake at 375°F for 25 minutes. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving
  20. 20Grease a baking dish, pour in the alfredo pasta, then the meat sauce (don't mix). Sprinkle with cheddar, Colby jack, and crispy bacon bits. Garnish with chives and bake at 375°F for 25 minutes. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving
  21. 21Grease a baking dish, pour in the alfredo pasta, then the meat sauce (don't mix). Sprinkle with cheddar, Colby jack, and crispy bacon bits. Garnish with chives and bake at 375°F for 25 minutes. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving

Ingredients

  • 5 slices sliced
  • 5 slices sliced
  • 5 slices sliced
  • 1 medium chopped
  • 1 medium chopped
  • 1 medium chopped
  • 1 tbsp Lawry's seasoning
  • 1 tbsp Lawry's seasoning
  • 1 tbsp Lawry's seasoning
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 8 cloves chopped & divided
  • 8 cloves chopped & divided
  • 8 cloves chopped & divided
  • 1 lb ground chuck
  • 1 lb ground chuck
  • 1 lb ground chuck
  • 1 tbsp worcestershire
  • 1 tbsp worcestershire
  • 1 tbsp worcestershire
  • 14.5 oz can fire roasted diced tomatoes
  • 14.5 oz can fire roasted diced tomatoes
  • 14.5 oz can fire roasted diced tomatoes
  • 28 oz can tomato sauce
  • 28 oz can tomato sauce
  • 28 oz can tomato sauce
  • 0.5 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 0.5 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 0.5 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 4 oz freshly shredded
  • 4 oz freshly shredded
  • 4 oz freshly shredded
  • 4 oz freshly shredded
  • 4 oz freshly shredded
  • 4 oz freshly shredded

Equipment

Measuring SpoonsMeasuring CupWooden Spatula or SpoonTongsDry Measuring CupsCheese GraterColanderLarge baking dish

Tips

  • Use freshly shredded cheese for a creamier texture.
  • Reduce cayenne or omit red pepper flakes to adjust spiciness.
  • Don't mix meat and alfredo sauce before baking