Description
This hearty one-pot spaghetti with rich meat sauce is a weeknight lifesaver. Everything cooks together in one pot pasta, beef, and sauce making cleanup simple while delivering full, comforting flavors the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces spaghetti
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, sautéing for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook for 5–7 minutes until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, beef broth, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- Add the spaghetti, making sure it’s submerged in the sauce. Cover and cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente.
- Remove from heat and let sit for a few minutes. Garnish with parsley and Parmesan before serving.
Notes
- You can swap ground beef for ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- For a little heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes while cooking the sauce.
- Leftovers reheat well with a splash of broth or water to loosen the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Pasta
- Method: One-Pot, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: one-pot spaghetti, meat sauce pasta, easy dinner