One-Pot Spaghetti

One-Pot Spaghetti

A hearty, family-friendly spaghetti dinner cooked entirely in one pot—rich tomato sauce, tender pasta, and savory beef in just 25 minutes.

21Min
4Servings
580Cal
EasyLevel
Kid friendly
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Equipment

large pot
stove
spatula
serving plate

Ingredients

Ingredients

olive oil

1 tablespoon

onion (diced)

1 piece

garlic (minced)

2 clove

ground beef

450 gram

marinara sauce

700 milliliter

water

475 milliliter

spaghetti

225 gram

parmesan cheese (grated)

50 gram

fresh basil (chopped)

10 gram

Instructions

1

Sauté aromatics

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until softened.

3 min160°Ctimer 3 min
Onion should be translucent but not browned
2

Brown the meat

Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until no longer pink.

5 min160°Ctimer 5 min
Break meat into small pieces for even cooking
3

Add liquids and pasta

Pour in marinara sauce and water, then add uncooked spaghetti, breaking it in half if needed to fit the pot.

2 min
Press pasta down into liquid so it’s fully submerged
4

Simmer until pasta is done

Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente and sauce has thickened.

10 min100°Ctimer 10 min
Stir every 2 minutes to prevent pasta from sticking
5

Serve

Remove from heat. Stir in grated parmesan and chopped basil if using. Serve immediately.

1 min

Storage

Fridge: 3 days
Freezer: 1 days
Reheat: Microwave 2-3 minutes or skillet over medium heat

Add a splash of water when reheating to loosen the sauce

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