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    One Pot Spaghetti

    Published: May 12, 2023 Modified: Apr 25, 2023 by Isabel Laessig

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    Looking for the perfect busy weeknight meal? You have it here with my One Pot Spaghetti Recipe! This hearty spaghetti and meat sauce all comes together in one pot to make cleanup a cinch, and it's so easy, it practically cooks itself!

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    • One Pot Spaghetti Recipe Ingredients
    • How to Make Spaghetti in One Pot
    • Cooking Spaghetti in Sauce Tips
    • One Pot Spaghetti Recipes FAQ
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    Spaghetti in One Pot

    Busy, hectic weeknights are not my favorite time to cook dinner! When I'm busy all day and exhausted by evening, sometimes all I want is for dinner to make itself. Wouldn't it be nice if I could just set up a pot, give it a stir, and have dinner make itself?

    It turns out, with one pot spaghetti recipes, it really is that easy. By quickly browning the meat and setting the spaghetti to cook right in the sauce, you'll have a hearty, filling dinner using only one pot. That's what makes this simple spaghetti recipe easy- you barely even need to clean up!

    The best part about this simple spaghetti recipe is that it doesn't sacrifice flavor. Loaded with rich meat, flavorful seasonings and sweet onions, this spaghetti is as delicious as it is easy and mess free! And it's just begging for additions like peas, spinach, mushrooms, wine, and more!

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    One Pot Spaghetti Recipe Ingredients

    • Ground beef
    • Pork sausage
    • Red onion
    • Garlic
    • Salt and pepper
    • Chicken stock
    • Spaghetti sauce
    • Spaghetti
    • Red pepper flakes
    all of the ingredients for one pot spaghetti with labels

    How to Make Spaghetti in One Pot

    1. Chop the red onion and garlic, then add it into a pot with the ground beef, sausage, salt, and pepper. Cook for 15 minutes over medium high heat until browned and crumbly.
      the meat, salt, pepper, onions, and garlic all added to a pot
    2. Add in the chicken stock, spaghetti sauce, spaghetti, and red pepper flakes, immersing the spaghetti slowly so it doesn't break. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring frequently to keep the spaghetti from sticking.
      all of the ingredients added to the pot
    3. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring regularly.
      a big pot of one pot spaghetti with a wooden serving spoon
    4. Remove the pot from the burner, top with your favorite garnish, and serve!
      a finished pot of spaghetti with a garnish of parmesan and parsley

    Cooking Spaghetti in Sauce Tips

    • I always like using chicken stock or broth for one pan spaghetti, as it adds a great depth of flavor. However, beef and vegetable broth work out great too!
    • For added veggies, try adding mushrooms, sliced bell peppers, peas, or spinach.
    • If you're not a fan of spaghetti noodles, this recipe works great with other shapes of pasta! Just make sure to check the doneness of the pasta as it may cook more slowly than spaghetti.
    • A splash of red wine in the sauce will add tons of flavor. Give it a try!

    One Pot Spaghetti Recipes FAQ

    Can you cook raw spaghetti in sauce?

    You can absolutely cook raw spaghetti in sauce, but you need to add more liquid! I like adding chicken broth when I'm cooking spaghetti in the sauce, as it helps intensify the flavor while still adding enough liquid to fully cook the noodles.

    Is one jar of sauce enough for a box of spaghetti?

    Typically, yes! One jar of sauce is usually portioned out to be the right amount for a package of spaghetti. This recipe uses a little more, as it needs enough sauce to help the spaghetti cook and also coat the meat!

    Should you cook pasta in the sauce?

    Cooking pasta in the sauce is an easy way to add tons of flavor to the pasta, and make the sauce extra creamy! Because the pasta releases starches as it cooks, it naturally thickens the sauce. And because the liquid is flavored, the pasta will soak up flavorful sauce and become extra delicious.

    Sauces for Beef Recipes

    • Sugo di Carne
    • Beef Bolognese
    • Ground Beef Stroganoff
    • Beef Ragu
    • Instant Pot Goulash
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    One Pot Spaghetti

    My one-pot spaghetti recipe is quick, easy, and delicious. Save time and cleanup with this no-fuss meal. Perfect for busy weeknights!
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time35 minutes mins
    Total Time45 minutes mins
    Course: Ground Beef Recipes, Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: one pot spaghetti, one pot spaghetti recipe, spaghetti in one pot
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 764kcal
    Author: Isabel Laessig

    Equipment

    • Large pot

    Ingredients

    • ½ lb Ground beef
    • ½ lb Pork sausage
    • ½ Red onion
    • 2 cloves Garlic
    • ½ teaspoon Salt
    • ½ teaspoon Pepper
    • 32 oz Chicken stock
    • 24 oz Spaghetti sauce
    • 12 oz Spaghetti
    • 1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes

    See our Beef Temperature Chart for helpful tips on cooking any cut of beef!

    Instructions

    • Chop the red onion and garlic, then add it into a pot with the ground beef, sausage, salt, and pepper. Cook for 15 minutes over medium high heat until browned and crumbly.
      ½ lb Ground beef, ½ lb Pork sausage, ½ Red onion, ½ teaspoon Salt, ½ teaspoon Pepper, 2 cloves Garlic
      the meat, salt, pepper, onions, and garlic all added to a pot
    • Add in the chicken stock, spaghetti sauce, spaghetti, and red pepper flakes, immersing the spaghetti slowly so it doesn't break. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring frequently to keep the spaghetti from sticking.
      32 oz Chicken stock, 24 oz Spaghetti sauce, 12 oz Spaghetti, 1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
      all of the ingredients added to the pot
    • Simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring regularly.
      a big pot of one pot spaghetti with a wooden serving spoon
    • Remove the pot from the burner, and serve!
      a finished pot of spaghetti with a garnish of parmesan and parsley

    Notes

    • I always like using chicken stock or broth for this recipe, as it adds a great depth of flavor. However, beef and vegetable broth work out great too!
    • For added veggies, try adding mushrooms, sliced bell peppers, peas, or spinach.
    • If you're not a fan of spaghetti noodles, this recipe works great with other shapes of pasta! Just make sure to check the doneness of the pasta as it may cook more slowly than spaghetti.
    • A splash of red wine in the sauce will add tons of flavor. Give it a try!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 764kcal | Carbohydrates: 83g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 1834mg | Potassium: 1266mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 936IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 5mg
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