Dirty Venison Spaghetti
This one-pan Dirty Venison Spaghetti combines lean ground venison, Cajun seasoning, colorful vegetables, and tender spaghetti in a rich, savory sauce. An easy 35-minute wild game dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground venison
- 1½ teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 large green bell pepper, diced
- 1 large red bell pepper, diced
- 1 stalk celery, diced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2½ cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 8 ounces thin spaghetti (½ standard box)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground venison and cook for 5 minutes, breaking it apart as it browns. Stir in the Cajun seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Add the onion, celery, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper. Cook for 4–5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
- Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Sprinkle the flour over the mixture and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes.
- Slowly pour in the beef broth while stirring until smooth. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add the spaghetti noodles, making sure they’re mostly submerged. Cover and cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes until the pasta is tender and the sauce has thickened.
- Remove from the heat, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Stir the pasta every couple of minutes so it doesn’t stick together.
- Add a splash of beef broth if the sauce thickens before the pasta is fully cooked.
- For extra heat, add cayenne pepper or your favorite hot sauce.
- Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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