A delicious spaghetti dinner can be easy to make, but that flavorful sauce and perfect pasta is more complicated than it seems. Grandma might have the ultimate secret recipe, but this viral spaghetti hack is one that is not part of her repertoire.
Spaghetti is many people’s favorite comfort food. The al dente bite is just part of the overall experience. The sauce is what sets a good dish apart from a great dish. From the carefully chosen tomatoes to the right amount of seasoning, each element needs to come together in harmony. One viral TikTok video shows an ingredient that no one ever expected.
Spaghetti Sauce Gets a Unique Flavor Boost.
Certain ingredients are spaghetti sauce staples. San Marzano tomatoes, oregano and even a dash of nutmeg are all expected ingredients. In Sabrina Burke’s TikTok video, more than 1.3 million viewers have watched her take on the classic comfort food. Only some are willing to try her special spaghetti recipe.
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As seen in the video, Burke uses cranberry sauce. After browning the meat, she adds it. While there are several jars of mushroom tomato sauce and some Parmesan cheese in the recipe, people still are wondering why Thanksgiving’s controversial side dish is mixed into the pasta.
According to Burker, the cranberry offers a tartness to the sauce. In a way, the concept of adding an acidic ingredient or something to brighten or lighten the heavy flavors makes sense. But, there could be other options versus jellied cranberries.
People’s Reaction to This Spaghetti Hack Is Not Expected.
While people are always divided about cranberry sauce on the Thanksgiving table, many people are willing to give this secret ingredient a try. It might not be the most traditional concept, but they trust Burke’s cooking ideas.
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Although one person mentioned that “As an Italian, this hurts but I wouldn’t mind trying it at least once,” others shared their sweet ingredients that go into a spaghetti sauce. From brown sugar to grape jelly, cooks have creative ways to add a touch of sugar to the savory dish.
A few people tried the recipe. One person said, “I made this tonight, and you’re absolutely right! It’s good, and you’d never know it was cranberry sauce! If you like sweeter spaghetti sauce, this is a must-try! Thanks for sharing!!”
What is the takeaway from this spaghetti sauce hack? A little sweetness can make for an enjoyable flavor. Plus, it is a non-turkey dish to use that extra can of cranberry sauce from Thanksgiving dinner.
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