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One Pot Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

Published Feb 21, 2020 by Allyson · 58 Comments
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One Pot Spaghetti with Meat Sauce is the perfect simple weeknight meal using only ONE pot! Everyone will rave about this easy dinner dish!

One Pot Spaghetti with Meat Sauce is the perfect simple weeknight meal using only ONE pot! Everyone will rave about this easy dinner dish!

I am SO excited to share another delicious one pot pasta recipe with y’all! I've already shared some of my most popular one pot recipes such as One Pot Spicy Noodles and Easy One Pot Jambalaya. One Pot Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, is perfect for a quick weeknight meal; it's easy, fast, affordable and delicious! Add this to your weekly meal plan and serve it with a Simple Wedge Salad or air fryer roasted asparagus for the perfect dinner!

One Pot Spaghetti with Meat Sauce is the perfect simple weeknight meal using only ONE pot! Everyone will rave about this easy dinner dish!

It's EASY to make this simple one pot meal, here's how...

How to make One Pot Spaghetti with Meat Sauce:

**scroll all the way down for full printable recipe**

  • In a large pot or skillet with tall sides , add onions, garlic, and ground beef and cook for 6-8 minutes, or until beef is cooked through; use a wooden spatula to break apart while cooking. Drain off the fat.
  • Next add tomato paste, broth, water, oregano, basil, black pepper; whisk well to combine ingredients and bring to a boil.
  • Add spaghetti and lightly press down so sauce comes over it. Lightly stir it every few seconds, so that spaghetti combines with sauce and meat.
  • Cover the pot and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until spaghetti is cooked through and sauce has thickened.
  • Serve immediately topped with fresh parmesan cheese and basil if desired. 

TIPS for cooking One Pot Spaghetti: 

  1. Get yourself a skillet/pot like the one I have – it’s amazing.
    • No longer do I have to use a HUGE pot, and worry about washing it, nor do I have to squeeze everything into my shallow sided skillet and have the sauce bubble over – this high side skillet is seriously made for these one pot pasta dishes.
  2. Be sure to stir the food every 3-4 minutes while simmering. Otherwise it will get stuck to the bottom of the pan. Use low/medium heat once you are simmering. 
  3. Reheating is easy: Add to a microwave safe bowl and cook for 1 minute. Stir and cook another 30 seconds or until heated through. 

If you love easy one pot meals then you have to try these ones as well:

  • Zucchini Lasagna (One Pot)
  • Quinoa Fried Rice (One Pot)
  • Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps (One Pot)
  • One Pot Spicy Thai Noodles
  • One Pot Wonder Tomato Basil Pasta
  • One Pot Cheesy Pumpkin Pasta
  • Hamburger Soup

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4.89 from 9 votes
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One Pot Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
33 mins
 

One Pot Spaghetti with Meat Sauce is the perfect simple weeknight meal using only ONE pot! Everyone will rave about this easy dinner dish!

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: one pot spaghetti with meat sauce
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped finely
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 14 ounces chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 6 ounces tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 12 ounces spaghetti
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese
Instructions
  1. In a large pot or skillet with tall sides, add onions, garlic, and ground beef; cook for 6-8 minutes, or until beef is cooked through; use a wooden spatula to break apart while cooking. Drain off fat.
  2. Add tomato paste, broth, water, oregano, basil, black pepper; whisk well to combine ingredients; bring to a boil.
  3. Add spaghetti, lightly pressing down so sauce comes over it. Lightly stir it every few seconds, so that spaghetti combines with sauce/meat. Reduce heat to low/medium and simmer for 17-20 minutes or until spaghetti is cooked through and sauce has thickened. Stir every 3-4 minutes while simmering.

  4. Serve immediately topped with fresh parmesan cheese.
Recipe Notes

Recipe created July 2015, updated February 2020.

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  1. Elaine

    January 14, 2016 at 8:42 pm

    My husband and I loved the one pot spaghetti with meat sauce! I doubled the basil, added a bit of parsley and a pinch of sugar and seasoning salt. Will definitely be making this again. Thank you for an easy and delicious recipe!

    Reply
    • Allyson

      January 14, 2016 at 9:23 pm

      You are SO welcome! Those sound like great additions and I am so happy y'all love it! Be sure to check out my other one pot dishes!

      Reply
  2. Ann

    April 14, 2016 at 9:16 pm

    I would like to unsubscribe. I just wanted this recipe. I have to many sights. Thank You.

    Reply
    • Allyson

      April 15, 2016 at 1:42 pm

      Hi Ann, I tried to unsubscribe you, but the email you have attached to this comment is not subscribed. When you get the next email, scroll all the way to the bottom and then click 'unsubscribe'. Otherwise you can respond here with your email that's signed up, and I can check that one. Thanks!

      Reply
    • Lela Duncan

      October 17, 2021 at 1:46 pm

      Loved this, it was easy to make and taste great.
      I have made this before and it is a hit with my family and my pocket book!

      Reply
  3. Little Cooking Tips

    April 18, 2016 at 5:52 am

    Never tried to cook spaghetti this way before, excellent idea Allyson! Did you break the spaghetti in half, in order to mix it easier? Thank you for the wonderful one-pot idea!
    Panos and Mirella

    Reply
    • Allyson

      April 18, 2016 at 8:06 am

      Thanks! I don't break it, but you could! I just kind of push it down into the sauce whole, but either way will work!

      Reply
  4. Huma

    June 12, 2016 at 8:58 am

    Tried the one pot spaghetti. Really good. Thank you.

    Reply
  5. Kathy

    June 25, 2016 at 1:28 am

    Hi I wanted to make this, and I was wondering if you have to add the oregano?

    Reply
    • Allyson

      June 29, 2016 at 9:12 pm

      If you dont like it, it won't make much a difference if you leave it out!

      Reply
  6. Kim Thibodeaux

    July 17, 2016 at 7:45 pm

    Made this tonight as written with a couple of changes - 16 oz spaghetti instead of 12, can of diced tomatoes, addition of small can of tomato sauce, red pepper flakes, mushrooms. Loved it. Will make again. Easy and tasty. Winner!

    Reply
    • Allyson

      July 30, 2016 at 1:43 pm

      So glad you loved it!

      Reply
  7. Gerd

    August 31, 2016 at 9:30 am

    I'm using a high side skillet for copking many things and just love the way you can add ingredients without the pan overspilling. But never even thought to do pasta and sauce in one go.... Have tried your recipe and will never cook my spaghetti first in water then add to the sauce. This is so convenient!

    Reply
  8. Sandra Jean

    January 16, 2017 at 6:56 pm

    I cannot unsubscribe to your newsletters, etc. I looked everywhere for the unsubscribe button and could not find one. Please advise.

    Reply
    • Allyson

      January 19, 2017 at 5:11 pm

      Hi! When you receive the newsletter, at the bottom there should be an unsubscribe button. I can go ahead and take your email off the list if this is the email you use?

      Reply
      • Marie

        March 15, 2017 at 10:14 pm

        Hi! Do you know around how many people this recipe can feed? (Servings)

        Reply
        • Allyson

          March 16, 2017 at 4:32 pm

          Should be 4-6 depending on how much you eat 🙂

          Reply
  9. Amanda

    February 05, 2018 at 1:10 pm

    5 stars
    This was super simple and yummy! After reading what others wrote, I only added about 7 oz of pasta. I’m glad I did because it was JUST right with the amount of sauce. We also added cottage cheese to our bowl when serving...it was perfect! Great recipe!

    Reply
  10. Suzanne

    March 19, 2018 at 9:39 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious!!! Thank you. I used einkorn wheat spaghetti and grated fontina cheese instead of parmesan. So good, it was hard to put the leftovers away, but I'll eat it up tomorrow!

    Reply
  11. Elsie

    August 04, 2018 at 6:36 pm

    5 stars
    Made this for dinner tonight. I needed to add a little more broth as the sauce cooked down, but otherwise followed the recipe as written. It was delicious! Will definitely make again. Thanks so much!

    Reply
  12. Carrie Robinson

    February 21, 2020 at 5:54 pm

    5 stars
    One pot dinners are the best! I am going to have to add this one to my weekly dinner rotation soon. 🙂

    Reply
  13. Kimberly

    February 21, 2020 at 10:12 pm

    That looks perfect and I love the one-pot option for less cleanup!

    Reply
  14. Dorothy Reinhold

    February 21, 2020 at 10:42 pm

    These one pot meals are so perfect for busy weeknights. This is going to be a hit!

    Reply
  15. Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert

    February 22, 2020 at 12:22 am

    5 stars
    I know for sure this spaghetti meat sauce would be a huge hit in my house!

    Reply
  16. Cathy

    February 23, 2020 at 2:29 pm

    Definitely our new favorite spaghetti recipe!

    Reply
  17. Sara Welch

    February 23, 2020 at 7:05 pm

    5 stars
    Always a family favorite recipe in our home! Definitely looking forward to enjoying this for dinner this week!

    Reply
  18. katerina @ diethood.com

    February 24, 2020 at 6:02 am

    5 stars
    My family would LOVE this! Sounds incredibly delicious!!

    Reply
  19. Suzy

    February 25, 2020 at 9:48 am

    5 stars
    One pot recipes are THE BEST! I love how you can just cook everything together!

    Reply
  20. Elizabeth Sonnier

    April 03, 2020 at 9:28 pm

    4 stars
    My first time to make one pot spaghetti and I’m surprised how good it is. The hubby loved it. I used fresh basil and added pepper flakes which is usually my way of making most pastas. I just don’t know how I can correct the starchy taste. Maybe not enough water? I added more hot water until the pasta was al detente. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply

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