Samoan food recipe/making my own version of corned beef spaghetti.

corned beef

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: canned corned beef

Canned corned beef is often more affordable and convenient.

Parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated cheese blend

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and offers a cheesy flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

tomato sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato puree

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Canned tomatoes provide a budget-friendly alternative with good flavor.

Boil water in a large pot and add spaghetti; cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.

Drain spaghetti and set aside, reserving a cup of pasta water.

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

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add diced bell pepper and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Incorporate corned beef, breaking it up with a spoon; cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.

Pour in tomato sauce and stir to combine; simmer for 5 minutes.

Season with black pepper, sugar, and red pepper flakes to taste.

Add cooked spaghetti to the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce; add reserved pasta water if needed for consistency.

Stir in chopped parsley before serving.

Serve topped with grated Parmesan cheese.

Cooking Techniques

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