Easy BBQ Spaghetti Recipe will become a family favorite. Ground beef with a homemade BBQ sauce and spooned on a bed of cooked spaghetti is heaven on a plate.

If you’re looking for more pasta recipes, Creamy Baked Lemon Noodles and Perfect Pesto Penne Pasta will give you some fun ideas to try.

This recipe is famous in the South. The original recipe came from Pat and Gina Neely. The only changes I made were that I reduced the sugar – there was also white sugar in the recipe, and I used ground beef instead of cooked pork.

• The first thing you’ll will want to do is to make the BBQ sauce. It takes 1 hour and 15 minutes of simmering to give you the flavor you crave.
• Next, you’ll cook the ground beef and break it into small pieces.
• Start cooking your spaghetti in a large pot.
• Then you cook the peppers, onions, and garlic together. Add the BBQ sauce and cooked ground beef.
• Drain your pasta, and nestle some BBQ beef in the center of a pile of pasta. Top with parmesan cheese or chopped parsley.

This recipe is great for a backyard barbecue or potluck. Your family and friends will love it!

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Here’s How to Make BBQ Spaghetti Recipe

Ingredients for BBQ Spaghetti

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 small chopped green pepper

1/2 finely chopped yellow onion

1 garlic clove minced

1 tablespoon garlic salt

1 pound ground beef, cooked and broken into small pieces

1 pound spaghetti

BBQ Sauce

2 cups ketchup

1 cup water

1/2 cup apple cider vinegar

5 tablespoons light brown sugar

1/2 tablespoon fresh ground pepper

1/2 tablespoon ground mustard

1/2 tablespoon onion powder

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1 tablespoon lemon juice

How to Make the BBQ Sauce

In a medium saucepan, combine all ingredients listed for the BBQ sauce. Bring the ingredients to a boil. Then reduce the heat to simmer.

Cook uncovered, for 1 hour and 15 minutes, stirring frequently. You can also make this barbecue sauce in a slow cooker on low for 6 hours.

Directions for Making BBQ Spaghetti Recipe

In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the onion, green bell pepper, and garlic clove until softened (about 1-2 minutes). Add garlic salt and mix.

Add the cooked BBQ sauce to the large skillet with the onion, pepper, and garlic mixture and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to simmer. Fold in the barbecue sauce into cooked ground beef.

Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted water and bring it to a boil. Follow the package directions. Cook the spaghetti noodles until al dente and drain.

Toss the cooked pasta with BBQ meat sauce and serve on a large serving platter with some crusty bread. You could also place pasta on each plate and pour sauce on top.

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Tips for Making Barbecue Spaghetti

• You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for ground beef.
• Serve side dishes like salad or garlic bread for a complete meal.
• Garnish the BBQ Spaghetti with fresh parsley, chopped green onions, or red pepper flakes.
• You can season with freshly ground black pepper and Kosher salt if desired.
• Leftover pulled pork can replace ground beef.
• You can double the recipe for the sauce to have additional bbq sauce on hand to make a fast dinner.

How long does BBQ Spaghetti last in refrigerator?

Barbecue spaghetti lasts 3 to 4 days when properly stored in the fridge.

Can you freeze Barbecue Spaghetti?

Yes, you can. It will last four to six months when stored in a freezer bag or airtight container.

What to Serve with Barbecue Spaghetti

You can serve a side salad and garlic cheese bread to make the most delicious dinner.

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