Dad's Spaghetti Western

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A very easy and fast microwaveable main dish -- sort of a cross between chili and spaghetti with meat sauce.

Submitted by Cori
Updated on April 8, 2024
Cowboy spaghetti topped with cheese sauce and basil
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
4 to 6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 pound ground beef

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder

  • 1 teaspoon dried basil

  • ¾ teaspoon garlic powder, divided

  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes

  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste

  • ½ (8 ounce) package spaghetti, broken into 2-inch pieces

  • 1 (15.25 ounce) can kidney beans, drained

  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

  • 1 cup sour cream

Directions

  1. Crumble beef into a large microwave-safe bowl. Cook for 3 minutes on high; drain fat and stir in onion, chili powder, basil, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, tomatoes and tomato paste. Fill the paste can with water and add. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and microwave on high for 10 minutes.

  2. Stir broken spaghetti into meat mixture; re-cover with plastic wrap and microwave on high for 6 minutes. Stir, re-cover and microwave on high for 3 to 4 minutes, or until spaghetti is tender. Stir in beans, re-cover and let stand 5 minutes.

  3. In a separate bowl, combine cheese, sour cream and remaining 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder. Microwave on medium-high for 2 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Serve over spaghetti mixture.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

493 Calories
23g Fat
44g Carbs
30g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 493
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23g 30%
Saturated Fat 12g 61%
Cholesterol 82mg 27%
Sodium 735mg 32%
Total Carbohydrate 44g 16%
Dietary Fiber 9g 33%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 30g 59%
Vitamin C 20mg 22%
Calcium 274mg 21%
Iron 6mg 33%
Potassium 1013mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.