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Bbq Spaghetti Recipe

Fire up your taste buds with this unique BBQ Spaghetti recipe! A twist on a classic, this dish features a homemade BBQ sauce (or use your favorite store-bought) for a smoky, sweet, and savory experience. Inspired by Food Network's Neelys, this recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual get-together. Get ready for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 180 mins
Calories 960.2 kcal
Protein 98g
Rating 4.6 (7 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Bbq Spaghetti

  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 6 quarts water
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ground mustard
  • lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 bell pepper
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • pork
  • 1 pound spaghetti
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • fresh parsley (optional garnish)
  • green onions (optional garnish)

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How to Make Bbq Spaghetti

  1. **Make the BBQ Sauce:**
  2. In a large saucepan, combine 1 cup ketchup, 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional).
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
  4. Reduce heat to low, simmer uncovered, stirring frequently, for 2 hours, or until thickened.
  5. **Prepare the Spaghetti:**
  6. While the sauce simmers, fill a large pot with 6 quarts of salted water and bring to a rolling boil.
  7. Add 1 pound of spaghetti and cook for 7-8 minutes, or until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  8. **Combine and Serve:**
  9. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
  10. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and 1 bell pepper (any color), chopped, and sauté for 1-2 minutes until softened.
  11. Stir in 1 teaspoon garlic salt.
  12. Add the prepared BBQ sauce to the skillet and bring to a gentle boil.
  13. Reduce heat to low, stir in 1 pound of ground beef (or your favorite protein) and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
  14. Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss gently to coat with the BBQ sauce.
  15. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley or green onions (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

60 g

Sugar

258g

Fat

21g

Carbs

51g

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