Transform your dinner table with this incredibly flavorful spaghetti that combines savory meats, fresh vegetables, and a rich tomato sauce. This Brazilian-inspired pasta dish layers multiple textures and tastes to create a truly memorable meal that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
- 500g (1.1 lbs) spaghetti pasta
- 200g (1 cup) turkey bacon, diced
- 200g (1 cup) smoked sausage, sliced
- 400g (14 oz) ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced (about 1 cup/150g)
- 2 ripe tomatoes, diced
- 520g (18 oz) tomato sauce or marinara
- 1 cup (150g) pitted olives
- 1 jar (200g/7 oz) mixed vegetables (corn, peas, carrots)
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- All-purpose seasoning to taste
- 3-4 mild peppers (optional)
- Grated Parmesan cheese for topping
Instructions
Step 1: Cook the Pasta
Bring a large pot with 2 liters (8 cups) of water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt and a drizzle of olive oil. Break spaghetti in half if desired and add to boiling water. Cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking process. Set aside.
Step 2: Prepare the Meats
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced turkey bacon and sliced sausage. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until lightly golden. Remove from pan and set aside in a bowl.
Step 3: Brown the Ground Beef
In the same pan with remaining bacon drippings, add diced onion and ½ tablespoon all-purpose seasoning. Cook until onions are golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Add ground beef and cook for 4-5 minutes, breaking it apart with a spoon until fully browned.
Step 4: Build the Sauce
Sprinkle paprika over the meat mixture and stir for 30 seconds. Pour in tomato sauce and mix well. Add diced tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes until tomatoes are soft but still hold their shape.
Step 5: Add Vegetables
Stir in drained mixed vegetables and olives. Add mild peppers if using. Cover and simmer on low heat for 3 minutes to blend flavors. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
Step 6: Combine Everything
Add cooked spaghetti to the sauce and toss thoroughly to coat. Return reserved bacon and sausage to the pan, mixing gently to distribute evenly throughout the pasta.
Step 7: Serve
Transfer to serving dish and generously top with grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately while hot.
Time and Servings
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Servings: 6-7 portions
- Calories: Approximately 580 per serving
Why This Recipe Works
This hearty pasta dish brings together protein-rich meats and nutrient-packed vegetables in a flavorful tomato base. The combination of turkey bacon and sausage adds smoky depth, while the ground beef provides satisfying substance. The mixed vegetables contribute essential vitamins and fiber, making this a well-rounded meal. The paprika not only adds beautiful color but also provides antioxidants, while the olives offer healthy fats and a Mediterranean touch that elevates the entire dish.
Brazilian-Inspired Spaghetti
Transform your dinner table with this incredibly flavorful spaghetti that combines savory meats, fresh vegetables, and a rich tomato sauce, creating a Brazilian-inspired pasta dish that everyone will love.
Pasta and Meats
- 500 g spaghetti pasta
- 200 g turkey bacon, diced
- 200 g smoked sausage, sliced
- 400 g ground beef
Vegetables and Sauce
- 1 medium onion, diced ((about 1 cup/150g))
- 2 ripe tomatoes, diced
- 520 g tomato sauce or marinara ((18 oz))
- 150 g pitted olives ((1 cup))
- 200 g mixed vegetables (corn, peas, carrots) ((1 jar/7 oz))
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 3-4 mild peppers (optional)
For Cooking
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- to taste Salt and pepper
- to taste All-purpose seasoning
For Serving
- Grated Parmesan cheese (for topping)
Cooking the Pasta
- Bring a large pot with 2 liters (8 cups) of water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt and a drizzle of olive oil. Break spaghetti in half if desired and add to boiling water. Cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking process. Set aside.
Preparing the Meats
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced turkey bacon and sliced sausage. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until lightly golden. Remove from pan and set aside in a bowl.
Browning the Ground Beef
- In the same pan with remaining bacon drippings, add diced onion and ½ tablespoon all-purpose seasoning. Cook until onions are golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add ground beef and cook for 4-5 minutes, breaking it apart with a spoon until fully browned.
Building the Sauce
- Sprinkle paprika over the meat mixture and stir for 30 seconds. Pour in tomato sauce and mix well. Add diced tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes until tomatoes are soft but still hold their shape.
Adding Vegetables
- Stir in drained mixed vegetables and olives. Add mild peppers if using. Cover and simmer on low heat for 3 minutes to blend flavors. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
Combining Everything
- Add cooked spaghetti to the sauce and toss thoroughly to coat. Return reserved bacon and sausage to the pan, mixing gently to distribute evenly throughout the pasta.
Serving
- Transfer to serving dish and generously top with grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately while hot.
This hearty pasta dish is rich in protein and nutrients. The combination of flavors creates a satisfying and filling meal.
