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Pulled Pork BBQ Spaghetti
Instructions
1
Heat vegetable oil and butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Sauté onion and bell peppers until tender, 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and continue to sauté 1-2 minutes more.
2
Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and barbecue sauce, and stir to combine. Mix in chili powder, oregano, dry mustard, and basil. Add salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes and sugar if you like.
3
Reduce heat to low and add pulled pork. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain.
4
Divide pasta among wide bowls. Ladle the spaghetti sauce over it, top with Parmesan cheese and parsley, and serve.
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- Build Your Sauce Base in Layers 🧅Sauté your bell peppers and onions first to develop deep caramelization, then add tomato paste and let it brown for 2-3 minutes before adding liquids—this creates a richer, more complex flavor foundation than mixing ingredients all at once.
- Balance Sweet and Savory with Sugar 🍯Add a pinch of sugar to counteract the acidity of the tomatoes and enhance the BBQ sauce's natural sweetness, but taste as you go since store-bought sauces vary greatly in sugar content.
- Bloom Your Spices in Fat First 🌶️Toast the chili powder, mustard powder, and red pepper flakes in butter or oil for 30 seconds before adding other ingredients to unlock their full aromatic potential and prevent raw spice flavors.
- Cook Pasta Separately and Reserve Starchy Water 🍝Don't mix pasta into the sauce immediately; instead, toss it gently with reserved pasta water to achieve the perfect consistency, as this allows you to control the sauce coating without overcooking the noodles.
- Finish with Fresh Parsley and Butter for Brightness ✨Stir in fresh chopped parsley and a knob of cold unsalted butter at the very end to add a bright, fresh counterpoint to the rich, smoky pulled pork and cut through the heaviness of the BBQ sauce.
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