One-Pot Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

One-Pot Spaghetti with Meat Sauce is a quick and easy dish that brings the classic flavors of spaghetti and meat sauce together in a convenient one-pot preparation. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you want a satisfying meal without spending hours in the kitchen.

One-Pot Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

4

Ingredients

One-Pot Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
1 pound ground Italian sausage
1 small white onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 (26 ounce) jar tomato-basil pasta sauce
2 cups water
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 (8 ounce) package spaghetti noodles, broken in half
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese for serving (Optional)

Directions

One-Pot Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

Step 1

Combine ground sausage, onions, and garlic in a large pot or skillet with tall sides. Cook over medium heat until sausage is cooked through, 5 to 8 minutes. Drain and discard grease.

Step 2

Stir pasta sauce, water, and Italian seasoning into the pot; bring to a boil. Stir in spaghetti noodles, return to a boil, and cook, stirring occasionally, until noodles are cooked through and sauce has thickened, 17 to 20 minutes.

Step 3

Serve topped with grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

606

Calories

27g

Fat

66g

Carbs

30g

Protein

Complement

The beauty of this dish lies in its simplicity and the fact that everything comes together in just one pot, making cleanup a breeze. By cooking the spaghetti directly in the sauce, the pasta absorbs all the rich flavors of the meat sauce, resulting in a deliciously infused dish that will have everyone coming back for seconds. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep work, you can have a hearty and comforting meal on the table in no time. Whether you're cooking for a family dinner or a casual get-together with friends, One-Pot Spaghetti with Meat Sauce is sure to become a go-to recipe in your repertoire.