Not Your Normal Spaghetti Recipe

Name: Not Your Normal Spaghetti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 bunch Green Onions, diced; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 1 pound Extra Lean Ground Turkey Or Beef; 1/2 packages (about 16 Oz. Package) Italian Sausage (3 1/2 Links) With Casings Removed; 1/4 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes; 1/2 teaspoons Italian Seasonings (I Use Mrs. Dash Tomato Basil Garlic); 1 can (28 Oz. Can) Crushed Tomatoes; 2 cups Water; 1 teaspoon Salt; 8 ounces, weight Spaghetti, Broken Into 3 Pieces (I Use Half Of A 14oz Box Of Thin Spaghetti); 1/2 cups Fresh Grated Parmesan Cheese; 1/4 cups Heavy Whipping Cream (also, Regular Milk Works Fine); 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese

Servings: persons

1 bunch Green Onions, diced
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 pound Extra Lean Ground Turkey Or Beef
1/2 packages (about 16 Oz. Package) Italian Sausage (3 1/2 Links) With Casings Removed
1/4 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes
1/2 teaspoons Italian Seasonings (I Use Mrs. Dash Tomato Basil Garlic)
1 can (28 Oz. Can) Crushed Tomatoes
2 cups Water
1 teaspoon Salt
8 ounces, weight Spaghetti, Broken Into 3 Pieces (I Use Half Of A 14oz Box Of Thin Spaghetti)
1/2 cups Fresh Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/4 cups Heavy Whipping Cream (also, Regular Milk Works Fine)
2 cups Mozzarella Cheese

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Saute green onion in the olive oil on medium heat 5 minutes.
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Add beef and sausage, brown over medium-high heat.
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When almost brown, stir in pepper flakes and Italian seasoning.
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Once browned, stir in crushed tomatoes, water and salt.
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Add broken spaghetti.
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Push spaghetti into the liquid, and cover for 8 minutes.
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After 8 minutes, stir pasta so the noodles wont stick together.
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Reduce heat to medium low, simmer for 6 more minutes until pasta is al dente (almost cooked but still a little firm).
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Add parmesan cheese, and cream (or milk), stir well.
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Sprinkle top with mozzarella cheese, put in the oven to broil for 3 minutes or until spotty brown (watch carefully or the cheese will burn).
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Basically the top will look like a cheese pizza.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 bunch Green Onions, diced, 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, 1 pound Extra Lean Ground Turkey Or Beef, 1/2 packages (about 16 Oz. Package) Italian Sausage (3 1/2 Links) With Casings Removed, and more.

Yes, Not Your Normal Spaghetti falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Not Your Normal Spaghetti

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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