Spaghetti with Bacon and Beef Sauce Recipe

Name: Spaghetti with Bacon and Beef Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: About 2 tablespoons EVOO; 4 ounces smoky bacon, chopped; 1 pound ground sirloin; 3 to 4 cloves garlic, chopped; 2 fresh bay leaves; 1 Fresno chile pepper, finely chopped; 1 onion, finely chopped; Pinch ground cloves; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1/2 cup dry red wine; 1 cup beef stock; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; One 14-ounce can Italian crushed tomatoes; 1 pound spaghetti; Grated pecorino, for serving; Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, for garnish

Servings: persons

About 2 tablespoons EVOO
4 ounces smoky bacon, chopped
1 pound ground sirloin
3 to 4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 fresh bay leaves
1 Fresno chile pepper, finely chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
Pinch ground cloves
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup dry red wine
1 cup beef stock
1 tablespoon tomato paste
One 14-ounce can Italian crushed tomatoes
1 pound spaghetti
Grated pecorino, for serving
Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, for garnish

1
Heat a drizzle of EVOO in a pot over medium-high heat.
2
Add the bacon and cook until browned.
3
Transfer the bacon to a plate and pour the fat from the pot.
4
Add 2 turns of the pan of EVOO.
5
Pat the beef dry, then add it to the pot and cook until browned, crumbling the meat with a wooden spoon.
6
Add the garlic, bay leaves, chile pepper, onions, cloves, a little salt and lots of pepper.
7
Cook, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes.
8
Add the wine and deglaze the pan, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom.
9
Add the beef stock and tomato paste, then stir in the crushed tomatoes and bacon.
10
Simmer until thickened.
11
Bring a large pot of water to a boil for the pasta and season with salt.
12
Add the pasta and cook until al dente.
13
Reserve 1 cup of the cooking liquid, then drain the pasta.
14
Add the cooking liquid and the pasta to the sauce and toss to combine.
15
Serve the pasta topped with cheese and parsley.
16
Cook's Note: If you are not serving the sauce immediately, cool and store in the refrigerator.
17
Reheat over medium heat.

287

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: About 2 tablespoons EVOO, 4 ounces smoky bacon, chopped, 1 pound ground sirloin, 3 to 4 cloves garlic, chopped, and more.

Yes, Spaghetti with Bacon and Beef 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!

Spaghetti with Bacon and Beef Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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