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One-Pot Bacon Kielbasa Spaghetti Recipe

One-Pot Bacon Kielbasa Spaghetti

A hearty and delicious one-pot meal featuring bacon, kielbasa, and spaghetti.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 540 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Skillet For cooking the entire dish.

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 4 strips bacon, chopped
  • 13 ounces kielbasa sausage, sliced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1.5 cups beef broth
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons hot sauce
  • 8 ounces dry spaghetti, broken in half
  • 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) petite diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 0.5 cup tomato sauce
  • 0.5 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 tablespoon chives, chopped for garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the chopped bacon until browned and slightly crisp. Set aside on a paper towel-lined plate, keeping 1 tablespoon of bacon grease in the skillet.
  • Cook the sliced kielbasa in the skillet until browned on both sides. Transfer to the plate with the bacon.
  • Add the diced onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic, kosher salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional minute, stirring frequently to avoid burning the garlic.
  • Cook the ground beef in the skillet until no longer pink, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Drain off any excess grease.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce.
  • Return the cooked bacon and kielbasa to the skillet. Mix well to combine all the flavors.
  • Arrange the broken spaghetti in a criss-cross pattern over the meat mixture. This helps the pasta cook evenly.
  • Pour the diced tomatoes (with the liquid) and tomato sauce evenly over the top of the spaghetti.
  • Gently press the pasta down so it is mostly submerged in the liquid. Cover with a lid and simmer for 15–20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes to ensure even cooking.
  • Once the pasta is al dente, remove the lid and stir to combine the pasta and sauce. Smooth the surface with a spoon.
  • Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top. Cover and let sit for about 5 minutes until the cheese melts.
  • Garnish with chopped chives and serve hot.

Notes

For a spicier kick, increase the amount of hot sauce to suit your taste. No alcoholic drinks allowed, please substitute with a non-alcoholic option.
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