SPICY MINCE SPAGHETTI

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This Recipe Serves 3-4

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Spicy Mince Spaghetti: A Bold Twist on a Comfort Classic 🍝

If you’re a fan of classic spaghetti but crave something with a little more kick, this Spicy Mince Spaghetti might just become your new favorite. It’s hearty, satisfying, and comes together quickly—perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests with minimal fuss.

🌶 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Traditional spaghetti Bolognese is a timeless dish, but sometimes, it needs a fiery twist. This version brings together the comforting familiarity of minced meat and pasta, with a bold hit of heat from chili flakes and fresh spices. Think of it as Italian comfort food with a spicy, flavorful upgrade.

 

Spicy Mince Spaghetti Ingredients:

Mince:

• 2 tablespoons cooking olive oil
• 1 onion
• 2 heaped tablespoons chilli powder or masala
• 1 teaspoon coriander (dhania) powder
• ½ teaspoon cumin (jeera) powder
• ½ teaspoon chilli flakes
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ¼ teaspoon fine black pepper
• 2 teaspoons ginger and garlic paste
• 500 grams beef/lamb mince
• salt to taste
• 70 grams tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• ¼ cup Veri Peri sauce (optional)
• 400 grams Arrabbiata pasta sauce
• 70 ml pasta water
• freshly chopped parsley for garnishing
• parmesan cheese for topping

Spaghetti:

• 500 grams spaghetti
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• water as needed
• salt to taste

 

Method:

1. Start off by preparing the spaghetti. I’ve used the Fatti’s & Moni’s brand but feel free to use your preferred brand.
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3. Add enough water to a pot on medium-high heat. To the water, add olive oil and salt to taste and allow it to come to a boil.
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5. Once the water reaches a boil, add in the spaghetti. Do not break it, just add it in until the bottom ends start to soften.
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7. Once the bottom ends have softened, use some tongs and gently swirl the spaghetti so that everything is submerged in the water.
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9. Allow the spaghetti to boil until al dente.
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11. Reserve 70 ml of pasta water.
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13. Drain the spaghetti and set aside until ready to use.
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15. Peel and chop the onion.
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17. To a pot on medium heat, add in the cooking olive oil and the chopped onions. Mix and sauté until the onions are translucent.
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19. Once translucent, add in the spices (chilli powder or masala, coriander powder, cumin powder, chilli flakes, cayenne pepper and black pepper) and the ginger and garlic paste.
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21. Mix and sauté for 30 seconds.
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23. Add in the mince and salt to taste.
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25. Mix until the mince is coated in the spices.
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27. Cover and allow to cook for 10 minutes.
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29. After 10 minutes, add in the dried thyme, dried parsley and dried oregano.
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32. Add tomato paste and Veri Peri sauce.
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36. Mix and simmer for 2 minutes.
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38. Next, add in the Arrabbiata pasta sauce.
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41. Add in the drained spaghetti and the reserved pasta water.
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43. Use tongs and toss together until everything is well incorporated.
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45. Saute for a further 5 minutes and then garnish with fresh parsley and parmesan cheese.
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47. This Spicy Mince Spaghetti is ready to serve.
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50. This dish is so easy to whip up and is definitely a comfort dish for Winter especially if you don’t mind the kick of spiciness.
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52. Stores well for up to a week in the refrigerator.