Weird Spaghetti Recipe

Name: Weird Spaghetti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Pasta & Noodles
Ingredients: 2 pounds ground beef, (80/20 lean muscle to fat ratio); 1 onion, finely diced; 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves; 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 1/2 teaspoons powdered ginger; 2 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard; 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 3/4 teaspoon cocoa powder; 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce; 4 cups low-sodium beef stock; 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 pound bucatini noodles, boiled in salted water, drained; 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

Servings: persons

2 pounds ground beef, (80/20 lean muscle to fat ratio)
1 onion, finely diced
2 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves
2 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 1/2 teaspoons powdered ginger
2 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon cocoa powder
1 1/2 cups tomato sauce
4 cups low-sodium beef stock
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 pound bucatini noodles, boiled in salted water, drained
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

1
In a large saute pan over medium heat, brown the ground beef while breaking the mass into smaller pieces.
2
While the meat is cooking and still a little pink, add the onion and saute until the beef is fully cooked and the onion turns translucent.
3
Drain all of the fat from the pan.
4
Add all the dry spices and cook for 2 to 3 minutes more, then stir in the tomato sauce.
5
Once combined, incorporate the beef stock, vinegar and Worcestershire sauce.
6
Bring to a simmer and cook for 1 hour.
7
Put the cooked bucatini in a serving bowl and add the meat sauce.
8
Garnish with Parmigiano-Reggiano and serve.

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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: 2 pounds ground beef, (80/20 lean muscle to fat ratio), 1 onion, finely diced, 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves, and more.

Yes, Weird 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.

Weird Spaghetti

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