Spaghetti Red

Spaghetti Red is a spaghetti dish where the noodles are covered with chili. It is served in the central United States and of unclear origins. Typically a mild, bean-less chili is used in spaghetti red, such as the type used on hot dogs.

Spaghetti Red can be served with hot sauce, vinegar, ketchup, and onions are sometimes used for variety. Additional condiments such as pickles, mild shredded cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, and even mustard are sometimes used.

Regional and restaurant-specific variations include Cincinnati chili, American chop suey, Chili spaghetti, and Chili Mac. Restaurants such as Skyline Chili and Steak 'n Shake would call the noodle-and-chili combination "2-way chili". Adding ingredients such as shredded cheese, onions, and beans re-christen the dish, "3-way", "4-way", and "5-way" respectively.

The most famous regional variant of Spaghetti Red is found in the Hamptons area of Long Island, New York. This variant, created by Ali Tomich, consists of the usual spaghetti and chili, but with the addition of barbecue sauce. Ms. Tomich, sister of famous Australian rules footballer Tommi Tomich, is a noted trial attorney and semi-pro basketball player. In 2009 a bitter dispute erupted between the Tomich family and Brottco, Inc. when hot sauce magnate Dan "The Machine Gun" Brottman sought to obtain the Tomich barbecue sauce recipe with a hostile takeover attempt. The feud made front-page news in both business periodicals and celebrity news tabloids. Ms. Tomich, using her family's immense wealth and power, was able to resist Brottco's takeover attempt, and thereby remain a controlling interest in the sauce. The Tomich Spaghetti Red has the distinct flavor and smell of hotdogs.