Description
This One Pot Spaghetti recipe is a hearty and convenient dish that combines ground beef, aromatic vegetables, and Italian seasonings in a rich tomato sauce, all cooked together with spaghetti for a fuss-free, flavorful meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Aromatics
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 medium white onion, diced
- 5 teaspoons minced garlic (about 5 cloves)
Liquids and Tomato Base
- 3 cups beef broth
- 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
- 2 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
- 1 cup water
Seasonings and Pasta
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound spaghetti
Instructions
- Brown the beef and onions: Heat a large 6-quart pot over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and diced onion. Cook while breaking up the beef with a spoon until the meat is browned and the onion is soft and translucent, about 7 to 10 minutes. Stir frequently. Drain any excess grease or liquid.
- Sauté garlic: Add the minced garlic and cook for 60 to 90 seconds, stirring constantly until fragrant.
- Add liquids and seasonings: Pour in beef broth, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and water. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, onion powder, and black pepper. Stir to combine. Increase heat to high and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Simmer the sauce: Once simmering, reduce heat to medium-low and allow the sauce to simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to develop flavors.
- Cook the spaghetti: Add the spaghetti to the pot, ensuring it is fully submerged in the sauce. Cook for 15 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve the spaghetti hot, straight from the pot.
Notes
- Make sure to stir the pasta frequently while cooking to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
- You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- For a spicier dish, add red pepper flakes or chopped jalapeños with the garlic.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- This recipe can be doubled for a larger crowd, but use a larger pot to accommodate the increased volume.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Keywords: one pot spaghetti, easy spaghetti, ground beef pasta, one pot dinner, quick pasta recipe, Italian comfort food
