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This One Pot Spaghetti and Meat Sauce is a family favourite weeknight meal! Simple pasta cooked in a beefy tomato sauce, kid-friendly, easy and delicious! one pot spaghetti and meat sauce recipe one pot spaghetti and meat sauce recipe pinterest

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hand holding a forkful of spaghetti and meat sauce I don’t know about you, but in our house spaghetti is on the menu at least a couple times every month. It’s the classic comfort food that everyone loves, and this One Pot Spaghetti and Meat Sauce is a recipe I make over and over and over again! bowl of spaghetti and meat sauce with parmesan cheese I can pretty much make this One Pot Spaghetti and Meat Sauce without even thinking – it’s a one-pot wonder recipe with only one pot to wash at the end of the night, it’s super simple and easy to customize to your family’s tastes, it’s got some hidden veggies in the sauce that add great flavour and texture, and it calls for basic ingredients you probably already have in your pantry, fridge or freezer. Whenever I make this recipe my kids beg for seconds – it’s one of their favourite weeknight dinners. Trust me, your family’s going to LOVE this one as much as ours does! bowl of one pot spaghetti and meat sauce

Ingredients for One Pot Spaghetti and Meat Sauce

  • olive oil
  • lean ground beef
  • onion
  • garlic
  • carrots
  • celery
  • dried thyme
  • dried oregano
  • dried basil
  • salt and pepper
  • tomato paste
  • red wine
  • tomato sauce
  • beef stock (or use vegetable stock)
  • spaghetti noodles
bowl of spaghetti and meat sauce with parmesan cheese

How to Make One Pot Spaghetti and Meat Sauce

  1. Brown the meat.  Cook your ground beef until almost cooked through.
  2. Saute the veggies and spices. Add the onion, garlic, carrots, celery, and spices and saute until soft.
  3. Add the wine. Scrape up all the brown bits off the bottom of the pot with some red wine and tomato paste.
  4. Add the pasta and liquid. The pasta cooks right in the pot with the sauce so toss it in along with the tomato sauce and stock.
  5. Cover and cook. Let the stovetop do the work!
  6. Serve! Toss, add some parmesan cheese on top and enjoy!
  forkful of spaghetti and meat sauce Looking for more easy one pot pastas? You’ll LOVE this Italian Sausage One Pot Pasta, this Creamy One Pot Chicken Enchilada Pasta, this One Pot Pasta with Beans or this One Pot Pasta Primavera! bowl of spaghetti and meat sauce with parmesan and fresh herbs

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one pot spaghetti and meat sauce I hope you love this easy one pot meal as much as we do! Let me know in the comments below, what’s your favourite easy meal? I’d love to know!

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One Pot Spaghetti and Meat Sauce Recipe Video

Watch the video below to see exactly how I make this delicious recipe. You can find more delicious recipe videos on my YouTube channel.

One Pot Spaghetti and Meat Sauce

This One Pot Spaghetti and Meat Sauce is a family favourite weeknight meal! Pasta cooked in a meaty sauce - kid-friendly, easy & delicious!
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Course: Main Course, Main Dish, Pasta
Cuisine: American, Easy, Italian, Weeknight Meal
Keyword: One Pot Spaghetti, One Pot Spaghetti and Meat Sauce
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 363kcal
Author: Chrissie

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1/2 cup carrots diced
  • 1/2 cup celery diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup red wine
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 pound spaghetti noodles
  • 3 cups tomato sauce
  • 3 cups beef stock (or use vegetable stock, if desired)

Instructions

  • Heat a large pot over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
  • Add the ground beef and cook until almost browned.
  • Add the diced onion, garlic, carrots and celery, along with the dried spices, salt and pepper. Saute until the onions are translucent.
  • Add the red wine and tomato paste to deglaze the pot (scrape up the brown bits off the bottom of the pot).
  • Add the spaghetti noodles (break them in half to fit, if necessary) and the tomato sauce and stock.
  • Stir well until all the noodles are covered, and reduce the heat to medium.
  • Cover the pot with a lid and cook for about 8-10 minutes stirring at least once as the noodles cook.
  • Once most of the liquid has been absorbed, toss well and serve with some grated parmesan.

Notes

Feel free to substitute the ground beef with ground chicken or turkey, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5cups | Calories: 363kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 859mg | Potassium: 910mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1859IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 4mg
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