Dirty Spaghetti

Boil spaghetti until al dente according to package directions. Before draining, reserve 1-2 cups of the starchy pasta water.

In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula.

Add the diced red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and yellow onion to the skillet with the beef. Cook until softened.

Season the mixture with the seasoning blend, cajun seasoning, spicy Italian seasoning, and cayenne pepper (if using). Stir to combine.

Stir in the tomato paste and cook for about 2 minutes to deepen the flavor.

Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the meat mixture and stir to coat everything. Cook for 3-4 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste.

Slowly pour in the beef broth, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook until it thickens.

Add the drained, cooked spaghetti to the skillet with the sauce.

Pour in about 1 cup of the reserved pasta water and toss everything together. Continue to stir and add more pasta water as needed until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.

Taste the spaghetti and adjust seasonings if needed. Serve hot, with an optional drizzle of hot sauce.