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Southern style spaghetti

A comforting, cozy Southern classic! This spaghetti is simmered in a rich, slightly sweet tomato meat sauce with bold seasonings—simple, hearty, and loved by the whole family. Serve with garlic bread and a fresh salad for the perfect weeknight dinner!

⏱ Prep & Cook Time

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Servings: 6

🍳 Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Large pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Colander

🧂 Ingredients

For the Meat Sauce

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 (24 oz) jar spaghetti sauce (traditional or tomato & basil)
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp sugar (Southern touch!)
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • Salt & pepper to taste

For the Pasta

  • 12 oz spaghetti
  • Salt for boiling
  • 1 tbsp butter (optional for tossing cooked pasta)

📝 Instructions

1. Cook the Beef

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef.
  • Drain excess grease.

2. Add Vegetables

  • Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic.
  • Sauté 3–4 minutes until softened.

3. Build the Sauce

  • Stir in tomato paste and cook 1 minute.
  • Add spaghetti sauce, diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, and seasonings.
  • Reduce heat and let the sauce simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. Boil the Spaghetti

  • Cook pasta in salted boiling water according to package directions.
  • Drain and toss with butter (optional).

5. Combine and Serve

  • Pour sauce over spaghetti or mix everything together.
  • Garnish with parmesan and parsley if desired.

🍽 Nutrition (Approx. per serving)

  • Calories: 430
  • Protein: 22g
  • Carbs: 48g
  • Fat: 16g

(Varies depending on ingredients used.)

💡 Tips

  • Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat.
  • Simmer the sauce longer for deeper flavor.
  • Use half beef, half sausage for richer, Southern-style flavor.
  • Add shredded cheddar on top for classic Southern comfort!

🔄 Variations

  • Southern Baked Spaghetti: Layer spaghetti + sauce + cheddar + mozzarella → bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.
  • Chicken Southern Spaghetti: Swap beef for shredded chicken.
  • Veggie Version: Add mushrooms, zucchini, or spinach.
  • Creamy Southern Spaghetti: Stir in ¼ cup heavy cream at the end.

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