Description
This Easy One Pot Spaghetti recipe is a simple and flavorful dish that comes together quickly in one pan. Perfect for a busy weeknight, this hearty meal combines pasta, ground beef or sausage, and marinara sauce for a satisfying family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 oz spaghetti
Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 (24 oz) jar marinara sauce
- 3 cups water or beef broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped parsley or basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large skillet, sauté onion until softened, then add garlic.
- Cook Meat: Brown the ground beef or sausage until cooked through.
- Season and Add Pasta: Season with salt, pepper, and herbs. Add pasta, marinara sauce, and liquid.
- Simmer: Cover and simmer until pasta is tender.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in Parmesan, let rest, then garnish before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or plant-based meat for a lighter or vegetarian version.
- Add chopped spinach or mushrooms for extra vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1½ cups
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
