Cowboy Spaghetti With Cheese Sauce Rachael Ray Recipe

Name: Cowboy Spaghetti With Cheese Sauce Rachael Ray
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 1 pound spaghetti; Salt and pepper to taste; Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 4 slices bacon, diced; Lean Ground Beef; Onion; Garlic Cloves; Fresh Ground Black Pepper; 1 tablespoon hot sauce (adjust to taste); Worcestershire Sauce; 1 teaspoon chili powder; Ground Cumin; 1/2 cup beer; Fire Roasted Tomatoes; 1 (24 ounce) jar tomato sauce; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 cup chicken stock; 1 cup milk; Cheddar Cheese; Pickled Jalapeno Pepper; 2 scallions, thinly sliced

This Cowboy Spaghetti recipe is a flavor explosion! Inspired by Rachael Ray, this hearty dish features a rich, spicy cheddar cheese sauce and a savory meat sauce with a kick. Perfect for a family dinner or a weeknight meal, this recipe is easily doubled (serves 8!). We've added pinto beans for extra protein and heartiness. Get ready for a taste of the Wild West!

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 45 mins

Calories 585.1 kcal

Protein 62g

Rating 4.6 (11 Reviews)

Cowboy Spaghetti With Cheese Sauce Rachael Ray

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cowboy Spaghetti With Cheese Sauce Rachael Ray

1 pound spaghetti
Salt and pepper to taste
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
4 slices bacon, diced
Lean Ground Beef
Onion
Garlic Cloves
Fresh Ground Black Pepper
1 tablespoon hot sauce (adjust to taste)
Worcestershire Sauce
1 teaspoon chili powder
Ground Cumin
1/2 cup beer
Fire Roasted Tomatoes
1 (24 ounce) jar tomato sauce
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken stock
1 cup milk
Cheddar Cheese
Pickled Jalapeno Pepper
2 scallions, thinly sliced

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How to Make Cowboy Spaghetti With Cheese Sauce Rachael Ray

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook according to package directions until al dente.
While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced bacon and cook until crispy, about 5 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon, reserving bacon and a tablespoon of bacon grease in the skillet.
Add ground sirloin to the skillet and crumble with a wooden spoon, cooking until browned, about 3-4 minutes.
Add chopped onions and minced garlic; season with salt, pepper, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, and cumin. Cook for 5-6 minutes.
Stir in beer and cook for 1 minute. Add crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and drained pinto beans. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, prepare the cheese sauce: melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in chicken stock and milk until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in cheddar cheese until melted and smooth, about 2 minutes.
Stir in minced jalapeños and sliced scallions into the cheese sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Drain the cooked spaghetti. Add the spaghetti to the meat sauce and toss to combine.
Pour the spaghetti mixture into a large serving bowl. Top generously with the spicy cheddar cheese sauce and reserved crispy bacon.
Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

30 g

Sugar

23g

Fat

66g

Carbs

18g

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