One-Pot Spaghetti
This variation of an old Southern Living recipe is perfect for an extended family dinner. The double recipe will fill a Dutch oven and make plenty of food for everyone. The dish is simple to make and can be easily customized to your family's liking. The recipe is also very budget-friendly, so it's perfect for those on a tight budget.
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 large onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (14 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 7 ounces whole wheat spaghetti
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese or to taste
Instructions
- Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef, onion, and garlic until beef is browned and crumbly and onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard excess grease.
- Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, water, chili powder, oregano, and black pepper. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and let simmer, stirring often, for about 30 minutes.
- Break spaghetti into thirds and add to the pot; cover and simmer, stirring often, until pasta is tender, about 20 minutes. Serve topped with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
Calories: 322.6kcalCarbohydrates: 34.5gProtein: 22.8gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4.4gCholesterol: 55.6mgSodium: 567.6mgFiber: 6.8gSugar: 6.7g
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