Description
A rich and comforting spaghetti dish loaded with Italian sausage, ground beef, spinach, and a creamy garlic cheese sauce.
Ingredients
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1 pound spaghetti
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1 pound ground beef
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1 pound Italian sausage (casings removed)
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1 large onion, chopped
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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10 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter
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¼ cup all-purpose flour
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3 cups whole milk
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1 cup chicken broth
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1 cup heavy cream
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1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
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1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Cook spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente (about 10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
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In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and Italian sausage. Cook until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
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Add chopped onion to the pan and sauté for 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add spinach and cook for 2–3 minutes until heated through.
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In a separate saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually add milk and chicken broth, whisking constantly until thickened (5–7 minutes).
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Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, mozzarella, Cajun seasoning, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
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Combine the cooked spaghetti with the cheese sauce and the meat-spinach mixture. Toss until evenly coated.
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Serve hot with extra Parmesan or fresh parsley on top, if desired.
Notes
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For best flavor and melt, use freshly grated cheeses.
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Thoroughly drain spinach to prevent excess water in the sauce.
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Adjust spice level by increasing or reducing Cajun seasoning.