One-Pan Spaghetti

Notes

Recipe Notes

Try ground turkey or small cooked shrimp for the meat.
Try whole-wheat pasta to increase fiber.
Use cheddar cheese in place of parmesan.
Pour fat from cooked meat into a metal container. Let it cool, then dispose of it in a garbage can.

Video

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Makes: 10 cups
Nutrition Facts: View Label

Ingredients

½ pound lean ground beef (15% fat)

1 medium onion, chopped

3 ½ cups water

1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce

2 teaspoons dried oregano

½ teaspoon sugar

½ teaspoon garlic powder or 2 garlic cloves

½ teaspoon rosemary

¼ teaspoon pepper

2 cups (12 ounces) broken spaghetti

1 cup (4 ounces) grated parmesan cheese

Directions

Brown meat and onions in a large skillet over medium-high heat (300 degrees F in an electric skillet). Drain fat (see Notes).
Stir in water, tomato sauce and spices. Bring to a boil.
Add spaghetti, cover pan, and simmer 10 to 15 minutes, stirring often to prevent sticking.
When spaghetti is tender, top with grated cheese.
Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Comment

Submitted by jovan (not verified) on Thu, 11/10/2011 - 12:57

This recipe is great! Its quick, easy and tastes delicious. Plus, there's not a whole sink full of dishes left afterwards!

Submitted by veggielover75 on Tue, 12/13/2011 - 12:17

Tried this last night. Its a great no mess recipe!

Submitted by Gooseberry on Wed, 02/27/2013 - 15:59

Great recipe to add shredded carrots, spinach, bell peppers or whatever veggie I have in the frig. Love this recipe, a big hit with children and adults!

Submitted by Killer Tomato on Fri, 02/06/2015 - 13:42

So tasty -- the oregano and rosemary make this very savory. Teenage chefs love how easy this is to make!

Submitted by sweetiepiekris on Fri, 04/24/2015 - 11:24

This is yummy and with just one pot clean up is easy!

Submitted by lauralamotte on Tue, 05/19/2020 - 11:00

If I make regular spaghetti for the family, I get no comments. If I make this recipe, I hear compliments!