One Pot Spaghetti
This easy one pot spaghetti is a quick, no-fuss dinner that cooks everything—pasta, sauce, and all—in a single pot for the ultimate weeknight win.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings
- Category: Dinner, Pasta
- Method: One Pot, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound ground beef (or Italian sausage or ground turkey)
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 (24 oz) jar marinara or pasta sauce
3 cups water or broth
12 ounces spaghetti, broken in half
Optional: ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
Sauté Aromatics & Meat:
In a large deep skillet or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened. Add garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds.
Cook the Meat:
Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
Add Sauce & Liquid:
Stir in marinara sauce, water or broth, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a gentle boil.
Cook the Pasta:
Add broken spaghetti to the pot. Stir to submerge the pasta. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until pasta is al dente and liquid is mostly absorbed.
Serve:
Let sit uncovered for a few minutes to thicken. Top with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil, if using.
Notes
You can swap the ground beef for plant-based meat or leave it out for a vegetarian version.
Adjust the water amount slightly depending on the thickness of your sauce.
Add spinach or chopped veggies during the last 5 minutes of cooking for extra nutrition.
Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 4 days.
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