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A rich and hearty twist on classic spaghetti, simmered with Cajun “holy trinity” vegetables, ground beef, smoked sausage, and a robust tomato sauce full of deep, spicy flavor.

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•   1 lb ground beef
•   1 pack smoked sausage (sliced)
•   1 large yellow onion (chopped)
•   1 large green bell pepper (chopped)
•   2-3 celery ribs (chopped)
•   4-5 cloves garlic (minced)
•   1 29 oz xan tomato sauce
•   1 14.5 oz can stewed tomatoes (don't drain)
•   1 6 oz can tomato paste
•   1 lb spaghetti noodles
•   2-3 tbsp cajun seasoning
•   1 tsp onion powder
•   1 tsp garlic powder
•   1 tsp salt (to taste)
•   1 tsp black pepper (to taste)
•   1-2 tsp granulated sugar (start with 1 tsp and adjust after simmering)
•   1/2 - 1 cup water (or low sodium beef broth (as needed for consistency))
•   1 tsp fresh parsley (chopped (for garnish))

Ingredients are subject to availability at local stores. Unavailable items will be automatically substituted at best-effort.

Directions

1. Brown the Meats: In a large pot or skillet, brown the sliced smoked sausage. Once browned, remove it from the pot and set aside. In the remaining drippings, brown the ground beef.
2. Sauté Vegetables: Add the chopped “trinity” (onion, bell pepper, and celery) to the pot and sauté until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
3. Build the Sauce: Add the tomato sauce, stewed tomatoes, and tomato paste to the pot. Season generously with Cajun seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add a pinch of sugar to cut the acidity. Stir everything together well.
4. Simmer: Return the browned sausage and ground beef to the pot. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and let it cook for at least 1 to 2 hours (or longer, up to 6 hours, for a deeper flavor) to allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken. Add a little water or beef broth if it becomes too thick.
5. Cook Pasta and Serve: While the sauce simmers, cook your spaghetti noodles according to package directions.
6. Finish: Serve the hearty Cajun meat sauce over the cooked spaghetti and garnish with fresh parsley.

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