Name: One-Pot Spaghetti and Meat Sauce (Stove-Top recipe)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 5
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 lb 90% ground beef; ¾ tsp kosher salt; ¼ cup onion; 3 garlic cloves; 28 oz crushed tomatoes; black pepper; 2 cups water; 4 basil leaves; 8 oz wheat or gluten-free spaghetti; Grated Parmesan Cheese

One-Pot Spaghetti and Meat Sauce (Stove-Top recipe)

Sherry Baker Modified: November 12, 2023

How To Make One-Pot Spaghetti and Meat Sauce (Stove-Top)

This delicious spaghetti and meat sauce recipe is made with beef, fresh tomatoes, pepper, and basil — all cooked in one pot! Perfect for lazy Sundays, aye?

Preparation: 5 minutes

Cooking: 25 minutes

Total: 30 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1lb90% ground beef
¾tspkosher salt
¼cuponion,diced
3garlic cloves,minced
28ozcrushed tomatoes,(1 can)
black pepper,to taste
2cupswater
4basil leaves,torn, plus more for garnish (optional)
8ozwheat or gluten-free spaghetti,broken in half
grated parmesan cheese,optional for serving

Instructions

Heat a large heavy pot or Dutch oven over high heat; If your pot is not heavy, the sauce may burn.
When hot, add the beef and salt and cook, breaking up for about 3 minutes.
Add the onions and garlic. Cook for about 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
Add the crushed tomatoes, black pepper, water, and basil and stir. Add the spaghetti, making sure the liquid covers everything without stirring.
Cover and cook to medium-low heat (do not open) for about 17 to 20 minutes until the water is absorbed and the pasta is cooked.
Serve topped with grated cheese if desired.