Description
Nostalgic comfort sings through this classic old-school spaghetti recipe, bringing memories of family dinners and warmth to your table. Hearty sauce, perfectly al dente pasta, and simple ingredients combine to create a timeless Italian-inspired meal you’ll savor with every delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 pounds ground chuck
- 2 teaspoons Slap Yo Mama seasoning
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 large bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
Canned and Pantry Ingredients:
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 8 ounces tomato puree
- 1 can (11 ounces) shoepeg corn
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
Instructions
- Sauté diced bell peppers, onions, and ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat (375°F) until meat browns. Season with Slap Yo Mama seasoning and drain excess fat.
- Prepare elbow macaroni according to package directions, then rinse with cold water and drain thoroughly.
- In a large pot, combine diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato puree, and shoepeg corn. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
- Add the seasoned beef mixture to the boiling tomato base, reducing heat to medium-low and allowing it to simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Incorporate the cooked macaroni into the pot, continuing to simmer for an additional 5 minutes to allow flavors to integrate and develop.
- Transfer the spaghetti to serving dishes and garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese for enhanced taste and presentation.
Notes
- Customize the heat level by adjusting the Slap Yo Mama seasoning to suit your spice tolerance, ensuring a personalized flavor profile.
- Opt for lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and create a healthier version of this classic comfort dish.
- Consider adding fresh herbs like basil or oregano during the simmering process to enhance the overall depth and complexity of the sauce.
- For a gluten-free alternative, substitute regular elbow macaroni with gluten-free pasta made from rice, corn, or quinoa to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 437 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg