How to Make Southwest Spaghetti - A Step-by-Step Guide

Southwest spaghetti is a flavorful and zesty twist on traditional spaghetti recipes. This dish is perfect for those looking to spice up their pasta routine with a taste of the southwest. The combination of bold spices, tangy vegetables, and tender pasta creates a satisfying and delicious meal that will leave your taste buds tingling.

One of the best things about southwest spaghetti is that it is incredibly versatile. It can be made with a variety of different proteins, such as ground ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons butter
  • 1 pound bulk sausage
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
  • 1 pound spaghetti
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter.
  • Cook the sausage with the onion, green bell pepper, and garlic in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking the sausage into small pieces with the back of a wooden spoon as it cooks, until no longer pink, 7 to 10 minutes. Season with the oregano, chili powder, and cumin; allow to simmer another 5 minutes. Pour the tomato sauce into the mixture; simmer another 10 minutes.
  • While the mixture simmers, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil; cook the spaghetti at a boil until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain and return pasta to the pot.
  • Whisk the eggs with the milk; add to the pot with the drained pasta and toss to coat. Transfer the pasta into the prepared baking dish; top with the sausage mixture. Scatter the Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheeses over the top of the pasta and sauce. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the cheeses have melted and the casserole is bubbly, about 15 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    551 cal.

    • Total Fat: 25g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 112mg
    • Sodium: 1273mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 55g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 27g
    • Vitamin C: 23mg
    • Calcium: 305mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 799mg