One-Pot Meaty Spaghetti

Name: One-Pot Meaty Spaghetti
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
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.

Originally published as One Pot Spaghetti in Simple & Delicious October/November 2016

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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!