One-Pot Meaty Spaghetti

Name: One-Pot Meaty Spaghetti
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Dinner Recipes, Comfort Food Recipes, Italian Dinners, Italian Recipes
Ingredients: 1 pound extra-lean ground beef (95% lean); 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce; 2 cups water; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 8 ounces uncooked whole wheat spaghetti, broken in half; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; Additional chopped parsley

I used to help my mom make this when I was growing up, and the recipe stuck. It was a beloved comfort food at college, and is now a weeknight staple for my fiance and me. —Kristin Michalenko, Seattle, Washington

Ingredients

1 pound extra-lean ground beef (95% lean)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
2 cups water
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
8 ounces uncooked whole wheat spaghetti, broken in half
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Additional chopped parsley

Directions

In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook and crumble beef with garlic over medium heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes. Stir in sugar and seasonings. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, water and 1/4 cup parsley; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 5 minutes.
Stir in spaghetti, a little at a time; return to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, uncovered, until spaghetti is al dente, 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in cheese. Sprinkle with additional parsley.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/3 cups: 292 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 737mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 8g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 2 lean meat.

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Lynda1111

Jan 31, 2019

I love this recipe. Sometimes I use a pound of Italian sausage or less beef, depending on what I have on hand. So glad Kristin shared!
bcapmoritz

Oct 28, 2018

Been making spaghetti like this for years. I add a bit of spaghetti sauce instead of sugar to add a bit of sweetness to counter the acid of the tomatoes. I don't like my sauces very sweet. I add a lot more basil and oregano, about a tablespoon of each and I add a teaspoon of Italian spices too. I like mine a bit more "spicy". Let it as long as you can. The sauce gets better the longer it sits!
dschultz01

Dec 28, 2016

Really liked this. Quick and easy weeknight meal, and a nice alternative to a jar of sauce.
Barb2633

Nov 2, 2016

I have tried many different recipes for homemade pasta sauce and considering how easy this one is it is at the top of the list. I made the sauce, ran some errands and then was able to come home, reheat the sauce and add the pasta. Will definitely be making this again!