How to Make Spicy Spaghetti with Okra - A Step-by-Step Guide

Spicy spaghetti with okra is a delicious and unique dish that combines the flavors of Italian and Southern cuisine. The dish features tender okra pods, cooked with a spicy tomato-based sauce, served over a bed of al dente spaghetti. This recipe is perfect for those looking to add a little extra kick to their pasta dishes, and it's a great way to use up any fresh okra you might have on hand.

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Ingredients

  • 3 pounds ground beef
  • 2 (24 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce
  • 1 (16 ounce) package frozen sliced okra
  • 5 cooked sausages, sliced
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 (6 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
  • 1 (5 ounce) bottle hot sauce (such as Cholula®), or to taste
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 medium yellow bell pepper, diced
  • 1 medium orange bell pepper, diced
  • 1 (4.5 ounce) jar minced garlic
  • 1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
  • 2 (16 ounce) packages spaghetti
  • 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese, or to taste
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Combine spaghetti sauce, okra, sausage, water, mushrooms, hot sauce, onion, bell peppers, garlic, and olives in a large pot; bring to a simmer. Rinse ground beef and add to the pot. Continue to simmer for at least 1 hour.
  • While sauce simmers, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.
  • Spread spaghetti on serving plates. Cover each with some Cheddar cheese. Add some sauce and top with Parmesan cheese.
  • Nutrition

    876 cal.

    • Total Fat: 40g
    • Saturated Fat: 16g
    • Cholesterol: 124mg
    • Sodium: 1452mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 83g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 15g
    • Protein: 45g
    • Vitamin C: 74mg
    • Calcium: 307mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 1052mg