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One-Pot Spaghetti Dinner

A bowl of spaghetti with sauce in a wide pasta bowl.
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This quick and delicious spaghetti dinner is ready in 30 minutes, and you only need to dirty one pot! It’s perfect for busy weeknights!

Ingredients

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  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef (lean, 90/10)
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning blend
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more, as needed to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 jar (24 to 32 ounces) spaghetti sauce or marinara
  • 2 1/2 cups beef broth
  • 8 ounces dry spaghetti
  • 1/2 to 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, optional
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
  • Fresh chopped basil or parsley, for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a 4 to 5-quart sauté pan or chef’s pan over medium-high heat. Add the block of ground beef to the pan and let it cook undisturbed for 4 minutes, then use a spatula to break it up into smaller pieces.
  2. Continue cooking and stirring the beef until it is browned throughout, about 4 to 6 minutes. Drain and discard excess grease.
  3. Season the beef with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt, and pepper.
  4. Add the spaghetti sauce and beef broth and stir to blend. Bring the sauce mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low.
  5. Add the broken spaghetti to the pot and press it down into the juices so it is submerged.
  6. Cover the pan and cook, stirring every 5 to 6 minutes, until the liquids are absorbed and the spaghetti is al dente or as desired—about 14 to 18 minutes. Remove the lid for the last 2 to 3 minutes if it seems too saucy.
  7. Stir and serve with Parmesan cheese and fresh chopped basil or parsley.

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