Spaghetti Ticino Recipe

Name: Spaghetti Ticino
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 lb. lean ground meat; 1/2 lb. Italian sausage, ground up; 2 c. fresh mushrooms, sliced (about 1/2 lb.); 1 clove garlic, crushed; 1 (16 oz.) can whole tomatoes, drained and chopped; 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste; 1/4 c. Madeira wine; 2 tsp. dried tarragon leaves; 1 tsp. Paul Prudhomme's Meat Magic; 1 tsp. pepper; 1 tsp. Italian herb seasoning; 1 (8 oz.) pkg. angel hair pasta; 4 oz. salad oil; 2 c. Swiss cheese, grated; Mozzarella, Parmesan and parsley for topping; 1 (2 1/2 oz.) can black olives, pitted and chopped

Servings: persons

1 medium onion, chopped
1 lb. lean ground meat
1/2 lb. Italian sausage, ground up
2 c. fresh mushrooms, sliced (about 1/2 lb.)
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 (16 oz.) can whole tomatoes, drained and chopped
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1/4 c. Madeira wine
2 tsp. dried tarragon leaves
1 tsp. Paul Prudhomme's Meat Magic
1 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. Italian herb seasoning
1 (8 oz.) pkg. angel hair pasta
4 oz. salad oil
2 c. Swiss cheese, grated
Mozzarella, Parmesan and parsley for topping
1 (2 1/2 oz.) can black olives, pitted and chopped

1
In large skillet, saute onion and meat until meat is browned. Drain grease.
2
Add mushrooms and all other ingredients except cheese and olives.
3
Simmer, covered, for 15 minutes.
4
Stir in 1 1/2 cups of the grated cheese, half olives and cook until the cheese is melted.
5
During the time the meat mixture is simmering in boiling water with 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil, cook the pasta, 1/2 less time than the directions indicate.
6
Drain thoroughly and pour into greased 9 x 13-inch Pyrex casserole.
7
Fold in meat mixture with the pasta and mix.
8
Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese and olives.
9
Bake in preheated 350u00b0 oven for 20 minutes.
10
This recipe may be made ahead of time and served later. If the recipe is room temperature at least 20 minutes will be needed to heat the dish completely.
11
For salt-free, eliminate Paul Prudhomme's Meat Magic.
12
The dish is even more delicious the next day (keeps for a week in refrigerator).
13
Serves 4 to 6, but warning, the men always come back for seconds.

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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 medium onion, chopped, 1 lb. lean ground meat, 1/2 lb. Italian sausage, ground up, 2 c. fresh mushrooms, sliced (about 1/2 lb.), and more.

Yes, Spaghetti Ticino 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!

Spaghetti Ticino

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