🍝 One-Pot Spaghetti with Hearty Meat Sauce
IntroductionCraving a comforting pasta dinner that’s rich, saucy, and incredibly satisfying?
🍝❤️ This One-Pot Spaghetti with Hearty Meat Sauce combines tender spaghetti with seasoned ground beef and a thick, flavorful tomato sauce.
Everything comes together in one pan for an easy family-friendly meal with minimal cleanup!
🛒 Ingredients
12 oz spaghetti
1 lb ground beef
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 cups beef or chicken broth
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp salt, or to tast
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½ tsp red pepper flakes, optional
1 tbsp olive oil
½ cup grated Parmesan cheeseFresh parsley or basil, for garnish
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Brown the beefHeat the olive oil in a large deep skillet or pot over medium-high heat.
Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
2. Add the aromaticsAdd the chopped onion and cook for 2–3 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
3. Build the sauceStir in the tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, Italian seasoning, oregano, paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes.
4. Add the spaghettiBreak the spaghetti in half if needed and add it directly into the sauce.
Press the noodles down so they are mostly covered by the liquid.5. Cook everything togetherBring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low.
Cover and simmer for 12–15 minutes, stirring every few minutes so the spaghetti doesn’t stick together.
6. Make it cheesyOnce the spaghetti is tender and the sauce has thickened, stir in the Parmesan cheese.
Add a splash of broth or water if the sauce becomes too thick.
7. ServeTop with extra Parmesan and fresh parsley or basil. Serve hot and enjoy!
🍝🧀😋🔥 Pro TipFor an extra rich sauce, let the beef brown well before adding the tomatoes.
That little bit of caramelization adds tons of flavor!
🍽️ Serving IdeasServe with:
🥖 Garlic bread
🥗 Caesar salad
🧀 Extra Parmesan
🥦 Roasted vegetables
🍷 A family-friendly drink of your choice
❤️ Conclusion
This One-Pot Spaghetti with Hearty Meat Sauce is cozy, filling, and packed with classic Italian-inspired flavors.
🍝🔥 The spaghetti cooks right in the rich meat sauce, making it an easy weeknight dinner with fewer dishes to wash.