Description
Grab this easy spaghetti recipe for a cozy one-pot spaghetti dinner made with simple ingredients and big flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb. ground beef (85/15)
- 1 (28 oz) can whole peeled tomatoes, chopped or crushed by hand
- 3 Tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- red pepper flakes, optional
- salt and pepper
- 3 cups water
- 1/2 lb. dry spaghetti (or pasta shape of your choice)
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a large pot or saucepan. Drain off any excess grease.
- Add the canned whole tomatoes, along with their juice, to the pot with the ground beef. Use your hands to crush and break them into small pieces. You could do this with a knife or utensil if you like, but I find it’s quicker and less messy to do it by hand.
- Add the tomato paste, water and all the seasonings to the same pot. Stir to thoroughly combine all the ingredients.
- Bring the sauce to a boil, then add the spaghetti to the boiling liquid.
- Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the pasta is al dente, stirring frequently to prevent sticking. Add additional water during cooking if too much seems to have evaporated and the pasta isn’t quite done.
- When the pasta is al dente, most of the liquid will have been absorbed, flavoring the noodles, and a thick meat sauce will remain.
- Garnish and serve. I like a few grates of Parmesan cheese and a little fresh parsley for color.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Main Dish, Pasta, Beef
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: Italian-American