BBQ Spaghetti Recipe | Memphis Style Barbecue Spaghetti with Pulled Pork

barbecue sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup + spices

Homemade sauce can reduce sugar and preservatives.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner while ground pork is often cheaper.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories, while processed cheese is often less expensive.

cooked bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey bacon has less fat, while smoked sausage can be a budget-friendly swap.

Cook spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add chopped onion and bell pepper.

Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes; add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.

Add ground beef to the skillet; cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.

Stir in barbecue sauce, sugar, mustard, and vinegar; simmer for 5-10 minutes until heated through.

Mix the cooked spaghetti into the sauce, tossing to coat evenly.

Add cooked bacon and stir until combined; season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.

Serve hot, garnished with shredded cheddar cheese and chopped parsley.

Cooking Techniques

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