Step 1 of 7
In a large pot, cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions, about . Drain and set aside.
Behind the recipe
The story, tips & photos
Mom’s Comfort Spaghetti
Mom’s Comfort Spaghetti is my ultimate comfort food: whole grain spaghetti cooked with ground beef, veggies and a generous dose of cinnamon, just like my mom’s but with my own tweaks.
Total50 min
Serves6-8
Calories433
Protein28g
My ultimate comfort food: Mom’s spaghetti! Believe it or not, I didn’t care for spaghetti as a child. But as my taste buds matured, I began to yearn for that cinnamon-y taste in my mom’s spaghetti recipe, and it became my go-to comfort food. I do go a little crazy with the cinnamon in this Mom’s Comfort Spaghetti recipe, so feel free to tone it down if you like. I also tweaked my mom’s basic recipe to my liking with the spices and added veggies for more flavor and texture.
The recipe
Mom’s Comfort Spaghetti
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 35 min
- Total
- 50 min
- Serves
- 6-8
Ingredients
Instructions
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In a large pot, cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions, about . Drain and set aside.
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In the same large pot, brown the ground beef until no longer pink, about , and drain.
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Return the beef to the pot with all the spices and mix well.
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Add the veggies and sauté the mixture over medium heat for .
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Add the chicken bouillon, tomato paste and water, mixing well and cooking until the paste is dissolved, about .
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Add the spaghetti, mix well and cover. Cook for , stirring occasionally, until the desired amount of liquid/sauce remains in the pot.
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Taste and adjust the salt if needed.
Nutrition Facts
6 servings per recipe
Serving size1 bowl (1/6 of the recipe)
Amount per servingCalories
433% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.4g21%
Saturated Fat 6g30%
Cholesterol 69mg23%
Sodium 1061mg46%
Total Carbohydrate 45.8g17%
Dietary Fiber 7.2g26%
Total Sugars 6.3g
Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
Protein 28.4g57%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Macro mix
433cal
- 26% Protein 28.4g
- 41% Carbs 45.8g
- 33% Fat 16.4g
Protein score
6.6g protein per 100 calories
Balanced
Nutrition is an estimate per serving, calculated from USDA ingredient data and will vary with brands and portions. Ground beef counted as 85% lean. Uses 2 1/2 tsp cinnamon, the midpoint of 2–3 tsp. The recipe serves 6–8; numbers are for 6 servings. Use it as a guide, not medical advice.
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Step 2 of 7
In the same large pot, brown the ground beef until no longer pink, about , and drain.
Step 3 of 7
Return the beef to the pot with all the spices and mix well.
Step 4 of 7
Add the veggies and sauté the mixture over medium heat for .
Step 5 of 7
Add the chicken bouillon, tomato paste and water, mixing well and cooking until the paste is dissolved, about .
Step 6 of 7
Add the spaghetti, mix well and cover. Cook for , stirring occasionally, until the desired amount of liquid/sauce remains in the pot.
Step 7 of 7
Taste and adjust the salt if needed.
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