How To Make: Dominican Spaghettis / Espaguetis Dominicano Guisado

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: ground turkey

Tofu offers a plant-based option, while ground turkey is often less expensive.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated mozzarella

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free alternative, while mozzarella is usually cheaper.

Boil water in a large pot and add salt.

Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped garlic and onion; sauté until fragrant and translucent, about 2-3 minutes.

Stir in diced bell pepper and carrot; cook for another 3-4 minutes until softened.

Add ground beef and chicken breast to the skillet; cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula, about 5-7 minutes.

Incorporate diced tomato, cooked ham, oregano, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper; simmer for 10 minutes to blend flavors.

Remove bay leaf from the sauce before serving.

Combine the sauce with the cooked spaghetti; toss to coat evenly.

Serve hot, garnished with grated parmesan cheese and chopped cilantro.

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