One-Pan Spaghetti

Name: One-Pan Spaghetti
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Yield: 10 cups
Ingredients: ½ pound lean ground beef (15% fat) 1 medium onion; chopped 3 ½ cups water 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce 2 teaspoons dried oregano ½ teaspoon sugar ½ teaspoon garlic powder or 2 garlic cloves ½ teaspoon rosemary ¼ teaspoon pepper 2 cups (12 ounces) broken spaghetti 1 cup (4 ounces) grated parmesan cheese

This classic spaghetti recipe is even easier when made in one pan!

Video

Big bowl of spaghetti topped with grated parmesan cheese.

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Makes: 10 cups
Nutrition Facts: View label

Ingredients

½ pound lean ground beef (15% fat)

1 medium onion, chopped

3 ½ cups water

1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce

2 teaspoons dried oregano

½ teaspoon sugar

½ teaspoon garlic powder or 2 garlic cloves

½ teaspoon rosemary

¼ teaspoon pepper

2 cups (12 ounces) broken spaghetti

1 cup (4 ounces) grated parmesan cheese

Directions

Brown meat and onions in a large skillet over medium-high heat (300 degrees F in an electric skillet). Drain fat (see Notes).
Stir in water, tomato sauce and spices. Bring to a boil.
Add spaghetti, cover pan, and simmer 10 to 15 minutes, stirring often to prevent sticking.
When spaghetti is tender, top with grated cheese.
Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

Try ground turkey or small cooked shrimp for the meat.
Try whole-wheat pasta to increase fiber.
Use cheddar cheese in place of parmesan.
Pour fat from cooked meat into a metal container. Let it cool, then dispose of it in a garbage can.

Comments

Submitted by Shawna Holland on Mon, 02/06/2023 - 15:40

This recipe is a hit! Last week I made samples for families visiting the food pantry and substituted black beans for the hamburger to lower costs. Everyone stated the spaghetti was delicious. One gentleman said he would have never thought to make that substitution, but now he has a use for "all the cans of black beans in my pantry". Delicious and flavorful recipe. Will be making it at home for my family from now on! :)

Submitted by lauralamotte on Tue, 05/19/2020 - 11:00

If I make regular spaghetti for the family, I get no comments. If I make this recipe, I hear compliments!

Submitted by sweetiepiekris on Fri, 04/24/2015 - 11:24

This is yummy and with just one pot clean up is easy!

Submitted by Killer Tomato on Fri, 02/06/2015 - 13:42

So tasty -- the oregano and rosemary make this very savory. Teenage chefs love how easy this is to make!

Submitted by Gooseberry on Wed, 02/27/2013 - 15:59

Great recipe to add shredded carrots, spinach, bell peppers or whatever veggie I have in the frig. Love this recipe, a big hit with children and adults!

Submitted by veggielover75 on Tue, 12/13/2011 - 12:17

Tried this last night. Its a great no mess recipe!

Submitted by jovan (not verified) on Thu, 11/10/2011 - 12:57

This recipe is great! Its quick, easy and tastes delicious. Plus, there's not a whole sink full of dishes left afterwards!