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Dutch oven with the makings of the one-pan beef spaghetti recipe.
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One-Pot Spaghetti

This one-pot spaghetti recipe is comfort food at its best. The pasta absorbs all the flavors from the seasoned beef and tomato base, giving you a rich, cozy dish in every bite. And the best part? Only one pot to clean.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Main Course Pasta
Cuisine: American, Italian, Mediterranean
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 574kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 8-oz. can tomato sauce
  • 3 cups V-8 Juice
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. granulated sugar
  • 2 to 3 tsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • Dash of pepper
  • ½ 16-oz. package spaghetti, uncooked
  • Grated Parmesan cheese
  • Garnish: fresh Italian parsley sprigs

Instructions

  • Cook ground beef, onion, and garlic: 
Cook first 3 ingredients in a Dutch oven, stirring until beef crumbles and is no longer pink; drain well. Return beef mixture to the pan.
  • Add remaining sauce ingredients and simmer: 
Stir in tomato sauce and next 8 ingredients; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat, and simmer, stirring often, 30 minutes.
  • Add pasta: 
Add pasta; cover and simmer, stirring often, 20 minutes or until pasta is tender. Serve with cheese and garnish, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 574kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 1185mg | Potassium: 1061mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 2492IU | Vitamin C: 60mg | Calcium: 108mg | Iron: 5mg