Cowboy Spaghetti

Spaghetti has long been a family favorite, not just for my family but also for millions of families. Cowboy Spaghetti is a dish that is comfort food, filling, hearty and perfect for any night of the week. Loaded with onions, garlic, tomatoes, and ground beef, it is impossible to say no to a dish that is this tasty and simple to make

What makes this a slightly bit different is that there are red pepper flakes added to the spaghetti to give it a little kick.

love making this meal because it is kid-friendly, budget-friendly and so yummy. Even on long and busy days, I can get dinner on the table quickly for my family. This Cowboy Spaghetti only takes about 30 minutes to prepare from start to finish.

What makes this a fun dish is that the kids love to come in and help me make dinner when this is on the menu.

What makes this a recipe I am going to love?

The addition of Chili powder and red pepper flakes takes this Spaghetti to another level of flavor. It has a kick, but not a huge kick. It is really easy to make, and the kids love to help. It is also a dish that I know everyone loves and I seldom have leftovers of Cowboy Spaghetti.

What is the difference between regular Spaghetti and Cowboy Spaghetti?

Cowboy Spaghetti contains ingredients such as red pepper flakes, chili powder, beans, and cheese that are not common for spaghetti. This dish uses pepper jack cheese to also add more flavor.

Are there any variations that you can suggest?

Of course! You could use ground turkey in place of Ground Beef. You can use a different flavor of Cheese or you could add hot sauce to give it a greater kick of heat.

What is the best way to serve Cowboy Spaghetti?

Cowboy Spaghetti can be served on its own, or with a side salad and garlic bread. It’s also great as leftovers for lunch the next day.

This cowboy spaghetti recipe is hearty, filling, and perfect for a winter meal. The recipe includes ground beef, onions, garlic, tomatoes, and red pepper flakes. It’s simple to make and will definitely satisfy your hunger!

Weight Watchers-Friendly Bacon Cheeseburger Chili Linguine

Ingredients

• 4 slices center-cut bacon, chopped
• 1 ½ lbs extra-lean ground sirloin (95% lean or higher)
• 1 medium sweet onion, diced
• 3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 (15 oz) can light black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (14 oz) can tomato sauce, no added sugar
• 1 (10 oz) can Rotel Chili Fixins tomatoes
• 2 tbsp dark chili powder
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp garlic salt
• 1 tsp lemon pepper
• 1 tsp Mexican oregano
• 1 ½ cups reduced-fat Pepper Jack cheese, shredded
• 12 oz thin whole-wheat linguine
• Pickled jalapeño slices, to taste
• Sliced green onions, for garnish

Instructions

1. Cook the chopped bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove and drain on a paper towel.
2. In the same skillet, add the ground sirloin and diced onion. Cook until the beef is browned and the onion is tender. Drain any excess fat.
3. Add Worcestershire sauce, black beans, tomato sauce, Rotel tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, garlic salt, lemon pepper, and Mexican oregano. Stir well.
4. Simmer the chili mixture over medium-low heat for about 10–15 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, cook the linguine according to the package directions. Drain.
6. Add the cooked linguine to the chili mixture and stir until well combined.
7. Stir in about 1 cup of the reduced-fat Pepper Jack cheese until melted.
8. Divide into servings and top with the remaining cheese, crispy bacon, pickled jalapeños, and green onions.
9. Serve immediately.

Weight Watchers Tips

• Use 95% lean ground beef to reduce points.
• Use center-cut bacon instead of regular bacon.
• Choose reduced-fat Pepper Jack cheese.
• Whole-wheat linguine provides more fiber and helps make the meal more filling.
• For an even lower-point version, reduce the pasta to 8 oz and increase the amount of vegetables.

5-6 points