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Viral Dirty Spaghetti Recipe

Viral Dirty Spaghetti is a rich, savory pasta made with seasoned ground beef, sautéed peppers and onions, and a thick, beefy tomato based sauce that coats every strand of spaghetti for the perfect bite.

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Spaghetti coated in thick beefy tomato sauce with peppers and onions
Prep
⏱️ 10m
Cook
🍳 20m
Total
⏰ 30m
Servings
6

Viral Dirty Spaghetti takes 30 min (10 min prep, 20 min cooking) and serves 6.

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1

Dice the onion and green and red bell peppers

2

Mince the garlic cloves

3

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium high heat

4

Add the onion and bell pepper and sauté until softened

5

Add the ground beef and cook until browned

6

Drain any excess grease

7

Season the beef mixture with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Cajun seasoning and stir well to combine

8

Add the garlic and cook until fragrant

9

Stir in the tomato paste and let it cook to deepen the flavor

10

Sprinkle in the flour and stir continuously to cook out the raw flour taste

11

Slowly pour in the beef broth, stirring constantly to avoid lumps

12

Let the mixture simmer until it thickens into a rich, gravy like sauce

13

Add the cooked spaghetti directly into the skillet and toss until fully coated

14

If the sauce is too thick, slowly pour in the pasta water until it reaches the desired consistency

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Tips as you cook

  • Gather IngredientsMise en place makes cooking easier
  • Dice VegetablesUniform dice cooks evenly
  • Mince GarlicMince finely for even flavor
  • Heat Olive OilOil should shimmer, not smoke
  • Watch out · Sauté VeggiesStir occasionally to prevent burning
  • Brown Ground BeefBreak up beef for even browning
  • Watch out · Drain GreaseTilt pan carefully to drain safely
  • Season Beef MixtureTaste and adjust seasoning as needed

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Swaps

  • No ground beef on hand? Ground turkey or chicken works in the same amount, though the sauce will be lighter.
  • No Cajun seasoning? Mix paprika with a pinch of cayenne, dried oregano and thyme to make about 1 tablespoon.

Notes by Meez Magic, written for this recipe. Use your judgment.

The story behind itViral Dirty Spaghetti Recipe: The TikTok Pasta CrazeViral Dirty Spaghetti turns humble pantry staples into a gravy-like, beef-loaded pasta that's taken over social media. Here's why this messy, saucy dish deserves a permanent spot in your dinner rotation.

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