Description

This viral Dirty Spaghetti recipe is incredibly easy to make and packed with rich, savory flavors. Featuring a creamy, meaty tomato sauce tossed with al dente spaghetti, it’s a comforting and satisfying meal perfect for any night of the week.

Ingredients

Scale

1 pound spaghetti
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey)
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can crushed tomatoes (28 ounce)
1 can tomato sauce (15 ounce)
1 can tomato paste (6 ounce)
1 cup vegetable broth
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1/2 cup heavy cream
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)

Instructions

Step: Cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
Step: While spaghetti cooks, heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add ground beef (or turkey) and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until thoroughly browned. Drain off any excess fat.
Step: Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Step: Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, vegetable broth, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let it cook for at least 20 minutes, or up to an hour, stirring occasionally.
Step: Once the sauce has simmered, stir in the heavy cream until it is fully incorporated and the sauce is creamy.
Step: Add the cooked and drained spaghetti directly into the sauce in the pot. Toss everything together vigorously until every strand of spaghetti is thoroughly coated with the rich, ‘dirty’ sauce.
Step: Serve hot, garnished with fresh chopped parsley and a generous sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Notes

For an even richer flavor, let the sauce simmer longer, up to an hour. You can substitute ground turkey or a plant-based ground alternative for the beef. Adjust red pepper flakes to your preferred level of heat. Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 650 kcal
Sugar: 12 g
Sodium: 850 mg
Fat: 24 g
Saturated Fat: 10 g
Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 72 g
Fiber: 6 g
Protein: 34 g
Cholesterol: 95 mg

Keywords: creamy, Dinner, Ground Beef, Pasta, Spaghetti