Spicy Mince Spaghetti

Start off by preparing the spaghetti. I’ve used the Fatti’s & Moni’s brand but feel free to use your preferred brand.

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.

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.

Once the bottom ends have softened, use some tongs and gently swirl the spaghetti so that everything is submerged in the water.

Allow the spaghetti to boil until al dente.

Reserve 70 ml of pasta water.

Drain the spaghetti and set aside until ready to use.

Peel and chop the onion.

To a pot on medium heat, add in the cooking olive oil and the chopped onions. Mix and sauté until the onions are translucent.

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.

Mix and sauté for 30 seconds.

Add in the mince and salt to taste.

Mix until the mince is coated in the spices.

Cover and allow to cook for 10 minutes.

After 10 minutes, add in the dried thyme, dried parsley and dried oregano.

Add tomato paste and Veri Peri sauce.

Mix and simmer for 2 minutes.

Next, add in the Arrabbiata pasta sauce.

Add in the drained spaghetti and the reserved pasta water.

Use tongs and toss together until everything is well incorporated.

Saute for a further 5 minutes and then garnish with fresh parsley and parmesan cheese.

This Spicy Mince Spaghetti is ready to serve.

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.