Description
One Pot Spaghetti and Meat Sauce is a delightful, comforting dish that brings together the rich flavors of a savory meat sauce and perfectly cooked spaghetti—all in one pot! This simple recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, delivering maximum flavor with minimal cleanup. With every bite, enjoy an aromatic blend of garlic, herbs, and tomatoes that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 14 oz canned diced tomatoes
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the ground beef for about 5 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until the onion is translucent (about 3 minutes).
- Stir in diced tomatoes and beef broth. Add oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Mix in spaghetti and enough water to cover by an inch. Stir occasionally and cook until pasta is al dente (approximately 10 minutes).
- Taste the sauce; adjust seasoning if necessary. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg