Pork and Spaghetti in Tomato Sauce Recipe

Name: Pork and Spaghetti in Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 3 bay leaves; 3 tbsp olive oil, extra virgin; 1/4 tsp garlic salt; 50 grams chorizo, sliced; 2 freshly chopped parsley; 1 can, chopped tomatoes; 1/4 tsp onion salt; 1/2 tbsp tomato paste; 400 grams pork, cubed; 1 bottle of beer; 1 hot chilli powder or hot sauce, add as little or as much as you like; 1 can of 400g kidney beans; 200 grams spaghetti; 2 frankfurters, sliced; 2 pre-boiled potatoes

Servings: persons

1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 bay leaves
3 tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
1/4 tsp garlic salt
50 grams chorizo, sliced
2 freshly chopped parsley
1 can, chopped tomatoes
1/4 tsp onion salt
1/2 tbsp tomato paste
400 grams pork, cubed
1 bottle of beer
1 hot chilli powder or hot sauce, add as little or as much as you like
1 can of 400g kidney beans
200 grams spaghetti
2 frankfurters, sliced
2 pre-boiled potatoes

1
Heat the olive oil with the chorizo until it has gone crispy on a medium heat.
2
Then remove the chorizo from the oil.
3
Next add the onion, garlic and bay leaves and cook until onion is softened.
4
About 3-4 minutes.
5
Add the chopped tomatos, paste, garlic and onion salt and let it simmer for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6
Add the parsley into the sauce, simmer for another 1-2 minutes.
7
Add the pork to the sauce and simmer with lid on for 2-3 minutes.
8
Add the beer in and stir well.
9
Simmer for 5-10 minutes.
10
Stirring occasionally.
11
Crumble the stock cube and add to the pan.
12
Add the chilli.
13
Next add in the kidney beans.
14
Don't add the liquid in the can but set it aside in case pork starts during cooking.
15
Simmer for a further 5 minutes.
16
Break the spaghetti up and add to the pork.
17
Replace lid and simmer until the pasta is cooked.
18
About 10-15 minutes.
19
I added the water from kidney beans plus around an extra 50ml of cold water as it started to dry during cooking.
20
Stir regularly as it will stick to the pan.
21
Add more water if needs be.
22
Add in the sliced frankfurters and stir.
23
Simmer for a further 2-3 minutes.
24
Check seasoning before adding the potatoes.
25
I had left over potatoes so I added them to the pork but you can omit or add fresh potatoes when you add in the pork.
26
Cut the potatoes into chunks and add them to the pork.
27
Simmer for another 1-2 minutes and turn heat off.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large onion, chopped, 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped, 3 bay leaves, 3 tbsp olive oil, extra virgin, and more.

Yes, Pork and Spaghetti in Tomato Sauce 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!

Pork and Spaghetti in Tomato Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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