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Cowboy Spaghetti Will Make You Hoot and Holler
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5.0 (390)|(2 Reviews)Spaghetti baked with browned ground beef, smoky bacon, BBQ sauce, hot sauce, and melted cheddar.
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By Sara Bir (Recipe Developer)•Published May 1, 2026
⏱ 50 mins
Simply Recipes / Sara Bir🔥 510 kcal
WHY MAKE THIS
- Bold smoky BBQ flavors meet comforting baked spaghetti.
- Great crowd-pleaser that reheats exceptionally well for lunches.
RANCH COMFORT
Cowboy Spaghetti Will Make You Hoot and Holler
A hearty Texas-style pasta bake combining Italian spaghetti with cowboy cookout favorites: ground beef browned in bacon drippings, simmered with barbecue sauce, fire-roasted tomatoes, and hot sauce, baked under a thick blanket of sharp cheddar. Difficulty: Easy.
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time35 mins
Total Time50 mins
Servings6 servings
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Ingredients
- 12 oz spaghetti pasta, broken in half
- 1 lb lean ground beef & 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 can (14 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup smoky barbecue sauce & 1 tbsp hot sauce
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese & green onions for garnish
Directions
1
Brown beef and bacon
In an oven-safe skillet, brown chopped bacon and ground beef until cooked through; drain excess fat.
2
Simmer sauce and toss pasta
Stir in tomatoes, BBQ sauce, hot sauce, and boiled spaghetti. Top with cheddar cheese.
3
Bake until bubbling
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbling.
💡 CHEF'S PRO TIPS
- Use smoky bacon and a tangy vinegar-based BBQ sauce to balance the rich melted cheese.
Nutrition Facts
Per ServingCalories510 kcal
Protein32g
Carbs48g
Total Fat22g
Sodium: 780mg
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 2g
Community Reviews & Ratings
2 cooks have shared their thoughts on this recipe
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Sarah M.★★★★★
This has completely replaced my normal avocado toast! The beans blend so well you cannot even tell, and I stay full until lunchtime!
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David K.★★★★★
Great trick for adding protein without cooking eggs on busy mornings. Added a pinch of red pepper flakes and lemon zest—delicious.
