{"id":4764,"date":"2025-06-29T20:34:01","date_gmt":"2025-06-29T20:34:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/?p=4764"},"modified":"2025-06-29T20:34:01","modified_gmt":"2025-06-29T20:34:01","slug":"chicago-spaghetti","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/29\/chicago-spaghetti\/","title":{"rendered":"Chicago Spaghetti"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"296\" data-end=\"591\">When you think of comfort food done the Chicago way, you think bold, rich, and unapologetically hearty\u2014and this <strong data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"435\">Chicago-Style Spaghetti<\/strong> delivers all that and more. With a flavorful mix of Italian sausage, ground beef, and robust tomato sauce, this dish will quickly become a family favorite.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"734\">Whether you\u2019re serving it up for Sunday dinner or craving a stick-to-your-ribs pasta night, this thick and saucy spaghetti is just the thing.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"758\">\u00a0Ingredients<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"1353\">\n<li data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"784\">\n<p data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"784\">2 tbsp <strong data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"782\">olive oil<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"846\">\n<p data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"846\">1 lb <strong data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"811\">Italian sausage<\/strong> (casings removed if using links)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"871\">\n<p data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"871\">\u00bd lb <strong data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"869\">ground beef<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"897\">\n<p data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"897\">1 cup <strong data-start=\"880\" data-end=\"895\">diced onion<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"929\">\n<p data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"929\">4 cloves <strong data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"919\">garlic<\/strong>, minced<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"967\">\n<p data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"967\">1 cup <strong data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"965\">diced green bell pepper<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"998\">\n<p data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"998\">28 oz <strong data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"996\">crushed tomatoes<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1024\">\n<p data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1024\">6 oz <strong data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1022\">tomato paste<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1045\">\n<p data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1045\">2 cups <strong data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1043\">water<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1077\">\n<p data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1077\">3 tbsp <strong data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1075\">granulated sugar<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1105\">\n<p data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1105\">2 tsp <strong data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1103\">garlic powder<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1106\" data-end=\"1133\">\n<p data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1133\">2 tsp <strong data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1131\">dried oregano<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1159\">\n<p data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1159\">2 tsp <strong data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1157\">dried basil<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1160\" data-end=\"1186\">\n<p data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1186\">1 tsp <strong data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1184\">onion powder<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1238\">\n<p data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1238\">\u00bd tsp <strong data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1213\">cayenne pepper<\/strong> (optional, for a kick)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1275\">\n<p data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1275\">\u2153 cup <strong data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1273\">grated Parmesan cheese<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1276\" data-end=\"1304\">\n<p data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1304\">1 lb <strong data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1302\">thick spaghetti<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1353\">\n<p data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1353\"><strong data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1322\">Kosher salt<\/strong> &amp; <strong data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1341\">black pepper<\/strong>, to taste<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1381\">\u00a0Instructions<\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1410\">1. <strong data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1408\">Brown the meat<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1641\">In a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the Italian sausage and ground beef. Cook until browned and fully cooked, breaking the meat up with a wooden spoon. Drain excess fat if needed.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1643\" data-end=\"1673\">2. <strong data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1671\">Saut\u00e9 the veggies<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1674\" data-end=\"1794\">Add the diced onion, garlic, and green bell pepper. Saut\u00e9 for 5\u20136 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and fragrant.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"1824\">3. <strong data-start=\"1803\" data-end=\"1822\">Build the sauce<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1825\" data-end=\"2013\">Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and water. Mix well. Add sugar, garlic powder, oregano, basil, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2015\" data-end=\"2047\">4. <strong data-start=\"2022\" data-end=\"2045\">Simmer low and slow<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2048\" data-end=\"2206\">Reduce heat to low, cover partially, and simmer the sauce for at least <strong data-start=\"2119\" data-end=\"2136\">30\u201345 minutes<\/strong>, stirring occasionally. The longer it simmers, the better the flavor!<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2208\" data-end=\"2235\">5. <strong data-start=\"2215\" data-end=\"2233\">Cook the pasta<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2236\" data-end=\"2347\">Meanwhile, cook the thick spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2349\" data-end=\"2378\">6. <strong data-start=\"2356\" data-end=\"2376\">Finish the sauce<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2379\" data-end=\"2484\">Stir the grated Parmesan into the sauce and taste for seasoning. Adjust salt, pepper, or spice as needed.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2486\" data-end=\"2510\">7. <strong data-start=\"2493\" data-end=\"2508\">Serve it up<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2511\" data-end=\"2662\">Toss the cooked spaghetti with the sauce or serve the sauce spooned generously over each plate. Top with more Parmesan and chopped parsley, if desired.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2669\" data-end=\"2692\">\u00a0Optional Add-Ons:<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"2693\" data-end=\"2837\">\n<li data-start=\"2693\" data-end=\"2751\">\n<p data-start=\"2695\" data-end=\"2751\">A dollop of ricotta or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2752\" data-end=\"2788\">\n<p data-start=\"2754\" data-end=\"2788\">Toasted garlic bread on the side<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2789\" data-end=\"2837\">\n<p data-start=\"2791\" data-end=\"2837\">A crisp green salad with Italian vinaigrette<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"2844\" data-end=\"2864\">Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2866\" data-end=\"3119\">This <strong data-start=\"2871\" data-end=\"2892\">Chicago Spaghetti<\/strong> is everything a comfort dish should be: bold, filling, and loaded with flavor. It\u2019s perfect for feeding a crowd or batch-cooking for the week. 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