A quick and flavorful fusion recipe featuring spaghetti tossed with savory-sweet ground beef and Asian-inspired sauce — a perfect weeknight dinner with bold flavor.
8 oz spaghetti
1 lb ground beef (85% lean or leaner)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 tbsp hoisin sauce (or oyster sauce)
1 tbsp brown sugar or honey
1 tbsp sesame oil
½ cup pasta water (reserved)
3 scallions, sliced
Optional: red pepper flakes or sriracha, sautéed veggies
Cook spaghetti until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
In a skillet, brown ground beef. Drain excess fat.
Add garlic and ginger. Sauté 30 seconds.
Stir in soy sauce, hoisin, and brown sugar. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
Add noodles and toss to coat. Loosen with pasta water as needed.
Drizzle sesame oil and add scallions. Toss and serve hot.
Customize with veggies or make it spicy. Use tamari for gluten-free version. Leftovers store well for 3–4 days.