One-Pot Spaghetti

By Ellie

6 Person

30 Minutes

319 Calories

Spaghetti gets a makeover with this quick, easy, delicious One-Pot Spaghetti! Made in just one pot, it's a family-pleasing dinner for busy weeknights! There are many tutorials on spaghetti recipes online, but the main difference is what sauce to use. Spaghetti is popular with many people, not only because of its taste but also because it is easy to make, you can make several kinds of spaghetti, of course, each kind of taste is worth sharing, So let's take a look at these spaghetti recipes and hope you enjoy them!

Ingredients

Crushed red pepper flakes (optional), for serving
Fresh minced parsley (optional), for serving
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional), for serving
8 oz. spaghetti noodles, broken in half
3 cups beef broth
1-2 tsp. sugar, optional
1/4 tsp. dried thyme
3/4 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. dried basil
1/2 tsp. balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp. tomato paste
3 cups marinara sauce, homemade OR 1 (24-ounce) store-bought jar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound lean ground beef

Method

01

Set a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until no longer pink, breaking apart and stirring as the meat cooks. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute or two until fragrant.
02

Drain the grease from the pot and season the beef with salt and pepper, to taste. Add the marinara sauce, tomato paste, balsamic vinegar, dried basil, dried oregano, dried thyme, sugar (if using), and beef broth. Stir well to combine, bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to a low simmer (about medium-low).
03

Lay the broken spaghetti noodles on top of the sauce, crisscrossing them and pressing them down until submerged by liquid. Do not stir at this point.
04

Cover and cook, stirring every 5 minutes, until the excess liquid is absorbed and the pasta is al dente, about 15 to 20 minutes total.
05

Stir well and serve immediately, topped with plenty of Parmesan cheese.

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One-Pot Spaghetti

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( By Ellie )

01 Information

Grade easy
Serving 6 servings
Calorie 319 Kcal
Prep Time 10 Mins
Cook Time 20 Mins
Total Time 30 Mins

02 Ingredients

Crushed red pepper flakes (optional), for serving

Fresh minced parsley (optional), for serving

Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional), for serving

8 oz. spaghetti noodles, broken in half

3 cups beef broth

1-2 tsp. sugar, optional

1/4 tsp. dried thyme

3/4 tsp. dried oregano

1 tsp. dried basil

1/2 tsp. balsamic vinegar

1 tbsp. tomato paste

3 cups marinara sauce, homemade OR 1 (24-ounce) store-bought jar

Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 pound lean ground beef

03 Method

Step 1

Set a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until no longer pink, breaking apart and stirring as the meat cooks. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute or two until fragrant.

Step 2

Drain the grease from the pot and season the beef with salt and pepper, to taste. Add the marinara sauce, tomato paste, balsamic vinegar, dried basil, dried oregano, dried thyme, sugar (if using), and beef broth. Stir well to combine, bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to a low simmer (about medium-low).

Step 3

Lay the broken spaghetti noodles on top of the sauce, crisscrossing them and pressing them down until submerged by liquid. Do not stir at this point.

Step 4

Cover and cook, stirring every 5 minutes, until the excess liquid is absorbed and the pasta is al dente, about 15 to 20 minutes total.

Step 5

Stir well and serve immediately, topped with plenty of Parmesan cheese.

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