Southern Spaghetti Recipe (Black People Spaghetti)
You already know I had to bring y’all my version of Southern Spaghetti (and yes it's typically the style for a lot of Black folks), the kind that’s rich, well-seasoned, and tastes like it came straight from a Sunday plate. I’m talking ground meat, bold spices, and a thick sauce that clings to every noodle. This isn’t your average quick jar-and-go spaghetti.
Servings 8 cups
Calories 262kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
Meat
- 8 oz spaghetti pasta
- 1 pound ground beef turkey, or chicken
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup chopped onion
- ½ cup chopped green peppers
- 4 garlic cloves Minced
Spaghetti Sauce
- 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
- ¼ teaspoon ground oregano
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Cajun Seasoning
- ¼ cup sugar or sweetener
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti noodles and cook according to the package directions until al dente. Drain, then set aside.8 oz spaghetti pasta
- In a large skillet or pot (I use the same Dutch oven I used to cook the pasta) over medium heat, add your ground beef, turkey, or chicken. Break it up with a spoon and cook until browned and fully cooked through. Drain off any excess grease.1 pound ground beef
- Add diced onions, green peppers, and minced garlic to the skillet with the meat. Cook for about 3–4 minutes, or until the veggies are softened and fragrant.½ cup chopped onion, ½ cup chopped green peppers, 4 garlic cloves Minced
- Sprinkle in the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste. Stir to coat the meat and veggies evenly.1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning, salt and pepper to taste
- Pour in the crushed tomatoes and stir everything together. Add in the Cajun or Creole Seasoning, Italian Seasoning, oregano, salt, pepper, and sugar (start with 2 teaspoons) to balance out the acidity. Taste and adjust as needed. Add more Cajun seasoning if you want a little heat, or more sugar for balance.28 oz canned crushed tomatoes, ¼ teaspoon ground oregano, 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning, 1 teaspoon Cajun Seasoning, ¼ cup sugar or sweetener, salt and pepper to taste
- Add the cooked spaghetti to the sauce. Toss everything together until the noodles are coated and the meat is well distributed. If the sauce is too thick, splash in a little water to loosen it up.
- Lower the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. This gives the flavors time to come together and thicken slightly.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 9g