One Pot Spaghetti with Ground Beef
Hearty one pot spaghetti with ground beef, marinara sauce, garlic, and Parmesan, with the pasta cooked directly in the savory sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1/2 onion, chopped
1 Tbsp minced garlic
2 jars (24 oz each) marinara sauce
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
3 cups chicken broth
12 oz spaghetti noodles
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, optional, for topping
Instructions
1. Brown ground beef and onion; drain excess grease.
2. Add garlic and cook 1–2 minutes.
3. Stir in marinara, oregano, salt, pepper, and broth. Simmer 10 minutes.
4. Break spaghetti in half and stir into sauce.
5. Simmer 12–15 minutes, stirring frequently.
6. Cook 1–2 minutes more if needed.
7. Top with Parmesan and serve.
Notes
Stir frequently after adding the spaghetti to prevent sticking.
Add a splash of broth or water if the sauce gets too thick before the pasta is tender.
Store leftovers refrigerated in an airtight container for 3–4 days.
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