The Sauce That Gives Spaghetti Wonderfully Smoky Notes

Like most pasta, spaghetti has a neutral, starchy flavor that's primed for painting in bigger, bolder flavors, making it the perfect carb base for additions such as barbecue sauce.

Barbecue sauce-topped spaghetti is a savory, smoky, sweet, and tangy dish. Its multi-dimensional flavor pairs perfectly with hearty meats, rich cheese, and garden-fresh herbs.

This barbecue sauce dish is as versatile as it is creative — you can omit tomato sauce altogether or unite the two ingredients for a multicultural mash-up.

To enjoy a proper plate of Memphis spaghetti, top the barbecue pasta with slow-cooked pulled pork. For more of a classic spaghetti feel, pair it with ground beef or lamb meatballs.