Description
This Smoky Chipotle Cream Swirl Cowboy Spaghetti is a flavorful and comforting dish, blending classic spaghetti with southwestern-inspired flavors. It’s a hearty meal perfect for families and pasta lovers!
Ingredients
Scale
- 250g spaghetti
- 300g halal ground beef
- 150g onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 400g diced tomatoes
- 30ml tomato paste
- 240ml low-sodium vegetable broth
- 240ml red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 80g frozen corn kernels, thawed
- 15ml olive oil
- 5g chili powder
- 5g smoked paprika
- 2g ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 120ml heavy cream or coconut cream
- 5g chipotle peppers in adobo, minced
- 5ml lime juice
- Pinch sea salt
- 25g cheddar cheese, grated
- 8g fresh cilantro, chopped
- ½ lime zest
- Extra-virgin olive oil (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil spaghetti until al dente, reserving ½ cup pasta water.
- Sauté Aromatics: Sauté diced onion in olive oil until translucent. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Brown Beef: Brown ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon.
- Spice It Up: Season beef with chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer Sauce: Add tomatoes, tomato paste, broth, beans, and corn. Simmer for 12-15 minutes.
- Prepare Cream: Heat cream, chipotle peppers, lime juice, and salt until warmed.
- Plate & Garnish: Serve spaghetti with sauce, drizzle with cream, and garnish with cheese, cilantro, and lime zest.
Notes
For a dairy-free option, use full-fat coconut cream. Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency. Adjust chipotle pepper amount to control spice level.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg