Jul 14 2026
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The Empress Recipe

Inspired by Bad Nonna's Pasta
Time30m
Serves4

Spaghetti noodles tossed in garlic butter, topped with house made beef and bean chili, shredded cheddar and diced onions

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Spaghetti

    Boil a large pot of salted water. Add the spaghetti noodles and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Make the Garlic Butter

    In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Cook the Beef and Beans

    In a separate pot, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat. Stir in the canned beans (drained), chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes to let the flavors meld.

  4. 4

    Combine and Serve

    Add the drained spaghetti to the garlic butter and toss to coat. Plate the spaghetti and top with the beef and bean chili. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese and diced onions on top before serving.

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