Dirty Spaghetti Recipe — Step-by-Step Guide & Transcript

Chef John’s One-Pan Dirty Spaghetti

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Beginner 1 min read For: Home cooks looking for a simple, flavorful one-pot pasta recipe.
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Chef John from FoodWishes.com demonstrates how to make 'Dirty Spaghetti,' a one-pot pasta dish loaded with ground beef, andouille sausage, and a rich blend of spices. The key technique involves cooking the spaghetti directly in beef broth, allowing it to absorb maximum flavor. The result is a profoundly delicious and satisfying meal that's simple to prepare.

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Building the Flavor Base

The dish starts with browning ground beef and adding the 'Holy Trinity' of onions, peppers, and celery, along with andouille sausage.

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Seasoning the Dish

A blend of onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, cumin, dried herbs, and cayenne adds depth and heat.

[00:58]
One-Pot Pasta Technique

Raw spaghetti is added to simmering beef broth and cooked uncovered, stirring every couple of minutes until the liquid reduces and the pasta is perfectly cooked.

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Final Result

The final dish is described as a 'profoundly delicious bowl of pasta' that's simple yet packed with flavor.

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Tutorial Checklist

1 00:17 Cook ground beef in a pot, crumbling it with a spatula for a few minutes.
2 00:17 Add diced onions, peppers, and celery (the Holy Trinity) along with cut-up andouille sausage. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
3 00:34 Stir in onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, ground cumin, dried herbs, cayenne, and kosher salt.
4 00:46 Pour in beef broth and bring to a simmer.
5 00:58 Add raw spaghetti, cover, and cook over medium-high heat for 2 minutes.
6 00:58 Uncover, stir, and repeat the cover/stir process every couple of minutes until pasta is cooked and liquid is reduced.

Study Flashcards (4)

What are the main ingredients for Dirty Spaghetti?

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Ground beef, andouille sausage, onions, peppers, celery, spices, beef broth, and raw spaghetti.

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What is the 'Holy Trinity' in this recipe?

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The 'Holy Trinity' is a combination of diced onions, peppers, and diced celery.

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How is the spaghetti cooked in this recipe?

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Cook the spaghetti directly in the beef broth, covering and stirring every couple of minutes until the pasta is cooked and the liquid has reduced.

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What spices are used to season the dish?

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Onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, ground cumin, dried herbs, and cayenne.

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💡 Key Takeaways

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Cooking Pasta in Broth

This method infuses the pasta with flavor and creates a creamy sauce without extra steps.

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The Holy Trinity

A classic flavor base of onions, peppers, and celery that forms the foundation of the dish.

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One-Pot Simplicity

The entire dish is made in one pot, minimizing cleanup while maximizing flavor.

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