One Skillet Spaghetti for Two

Name: One Skillet Spaghetti for Two
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Dinner Recipes, Comfort Food Recipes, Italian Dinners, Italian Recipes
Ingredients: 1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean); 1 small onion, chopped; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained; 1/3 cup chopped green pepper; 4 to 6 tablespoons water; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 3 ounces uncooked spaghetti, broken; 1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Are you a busy cook? Then, you're sure to love this convenient stovetop spaghetti recipe. —Joan Koehn, Leland, Mississippi

Ingredients

1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 small onion, chopped
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/3 cup chopped green pepper
4 to 6 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
3 ounces uncooked spaghetti, broken
1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, green pepper, 4 tablespoons water, salt, chili powder and spaghetti.
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until spaghetti is tender, stirring frequently and adding remaining water if necessary.
Sprinkle with cheese; cover and heat until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 443 calories, 13g fat (6g saturated fat), 69mg cholesterol, 1056mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 6g fiber), 34g protein.

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iluvbobcats

Mar 29, 2015

Excellent recipe, loved this! Added 1 tsp. jarred minced garlic.
luigimon

Feb 28, 2015

Loved this!! Doubled the recipe so I would have leftovers and it turned out great!!
dibeatty

Feb 11, 2015

How much is 3oz of noodles? How do you all measure it?
ChristinePrueher

Nov 14, 2014

Made this for my parents who are older and not big eaters. They both loved it and the portion size was just perfect for two! Wonderful!
Cookur

Feb 20, 2013

I havent tried it yet,,,, but arent you supposed to avoid iron pans and tomatoes?????
lkcastleman

Jan 27, 2010

My husband loves this dish..it's so easy and versatile, extra onions and garlic are always good. It's one of our regular dishes.
cookiehatch

Nov 3, 2009

Love this spaghetti! It's easy to make and tastes delicious. I omit the cheese and it still tastes great.
lizriebe

Feb 19, 2009

I have been looking for this recipe for a few years. Thank you sooo much.