Spaghetti is one of those meals always on my back burner. No idea what’s for dinner? Spaghetti to the rescue. This One Pot Spaghetti recipe is my absolute favorite. Everything’s cooking in one pot, ready at the same time, and perfect- with flavor absorbed into ever single bite.
Do you ever have those days, or nights, where there just don’t seem to be enough hours in the day?
Here you were getting off work, helping with homework, tidying the house with hours to spare until dinner when all of a sudden you check the clock and it’s already almost time to sit down at the table?
Happens to me all too often.
Just for those nights I like to have a list of quick, easy meals that use ingredients I always have on time. Especially on those nights, rushing to get a hearty meal on the table, a meal that makes minimal mess is essential.
One Pot Spaghetti, with it’s special secret ingredient, is at the top of my list. It’s easy to throw together, and has a to die for taste that will impress even the most traditional spaghetti lovers.
From the time you begin, you can be seated at the table with your family enjoying an un-rushed conversation over a hearty, hot meal in less than 30 minutes.
My kids’ call this ‘lunch lady spaghetti’, still to this day. When I asked them why, after the twentieth time I’d served them this dish, they told me it was because it tasted like the pasta dish they loved from their elementary school cafeteria. Normally, this might miff me, but coming from my kids’ that’s high praise. They loved to pack lunch, but once a month they’d beg to buy it. You guessed it, it was always on spaghetti day.
I think I get it too. The one pot process is pretty simple. I mean, when has this dish ever been hard? But when you make it this way, with this One Pot Spaghetti- you get something extra delicious, because every noodle soaks up every single bit of flavor imaginable.
You will never want to cook spaghetti the old way again, not after experiencing this One Pot Spaghetti. It’s incredibly tasty, and one pot makes clean up a breeze.
It’s not in a can, but it’s homemade in a synch- this is the meal of busy parents’ dreams!
Other Spaghetti Recipes You’ll Also Enjoy:
- Nonna’s Italian Spaghetti & Broccoli
- Slow Cooker Spaghetti & Meatballs Soup
- Baked Spaghetti Pie with Pepperoni
- Cheesy Mexican Chicken Spaghetti
- Spaghetti & Meatballs Garlic Bread Subs
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One Pot Spaghetti
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef or sausage
- 1 onion diced
- 2 tbsp garlic minced
- 1 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 3 1/4 cup spaghetti sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 8 oz spaghetti whole or broken into pieces
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan
Instructions
- In a Dutch Oven, or a large pot, brown the meat with the onion. Drain.
- Add garlic and let cook until fragrant, about one minute.
- Add broth, spaghetti sauce, and water. Bring to a boil.
- Add spaghetti and reduce heat.
- Cook covered 17-20 minutes, or until the noodles are al dente, stirring occasionally. Add more water if needed.
- Stir in parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
PIN IT FOR LATER!
Donna says
Where does the chicken broth come in to play?
4sonsrus says
The broth’s added in with the spaghetti sauce and water 🙂
Mia says
I have made this probably 20 times since quarantine began. A go to. I now make the meat sauce in a big pot and freeze and add a frozen block of meat sauce and noodles to boiling broth to make the recipe even faster. Love this, from one tired mama
Cathy Dixon says
What is the best spaghetti sauce to use?
4sonsrus says
Whatever sauce you like best, any work really. For this recipe though I would recommend one that’s not ‘chunky’ style though.
Mom says
Very taste and easy recipe to make! I added a teaspoon or two to the sauce and it taste delicious!
Debbie says
Hello! I have tried this recipe and it was WONDERFUL!!!! I have 1 silly question tho- can you tell me how much 1 serving is? Is it a cup? Thanks so much!!!
stephanie says
do you add the meat back to the pan
Jessica says
You don’t take the meat out of the pan
Melissa says
Loved it but wish the measurements for the liquids would be more precise.
4sonsrus says
I’d love to help, but am confused on what liquids you’re referring to? They’re all listed with exact measurements…
Sabrina says
Reduce heat to how low? Summer? Or like medium?
4sonsrus says
I’d do a tick or two under medium. Just watch it. You want to keep it at a slow simmer.
Kat says
This absolutely delicious!
Jamaal V. says
This was delicious and easy to follow instructions step by step instructions. I added Texas toast Garlic bread as a side. My 3 year old daughter really enjoyed it. I had the itis after this hearty meal with left overs for days. Only use half of the box of noddles instead if the whole box.
Christine @ myblissfulmess says
We love spaghetti around here but it always generates too many dishes. This recipe is PERFECT! One pot, easy clean up! I added about 1 tbsp of Italian seasoning to the sauce for more flavor, and also used 5 cloves of fresh garlic, pressed. We really like garlic. It was absolutely delish! One little tip, when I add the water, I measure it out then add it to the now empty pasta sauce jar, replace the lid and shake. Then I pour it into the mix. This way, I get ALL of the sauce. Thank you for such a great recipe!
4sonsrus says
Yes! Spaghetti is supposed to be a simple supper, not one that leaves me with a ton of dishes to wash lol. Thanks for sharing such good tweaks, you can never have too much garlic and no sauce should ever be wasted!
Carol Stadel says
Wonderful delicious and easy, I made 1 1/2 recipes as I had 1 1/2 lb of grd beef. Leftovers are great and in the current status of stay at home Illinois, the left overs will not go to waste. Thank you I love your recipes as I usually have everything on hand.
Jackie Whitlock says
Can’t wait to try this. I will also add 1/2 jar of pesto as I always add it to my usual spaghetti recipe.
Anna says
Hi, Great recipe! I just wanted to let you know that I prepared this with Beef Stock (as I had no Chicken Stock/Broth) and it came out excellent! Thanks so much!
4sonsrus says
Thanks for taking the time to come back and let me know that beef stock works just as well, Anna. Happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe 🙂
Barbara Zopfi says
This was better than my sauce that takes hours to make. I added a can of tomato paste and half a packet of Italian seasoning, which
I had never done. This was just amazing.
Sandy says
Can u make this in a crockpot?
Guess all I need to know is how long would u cook it on low?🎄🎅☃️🎁🤶🛷👼
Marie Griggs says
What is the secret ingredient? Thank you.
Dianne says
Make this almost every time we go camping! Great meal quick and easy!!
Jo Anne says
Sounds amazing
4sonsrus says
Thank you! It’s one of our family’s favorites 🙂