Description

This One Pot Spaghetti Recipe with Ground Beef is a quick and easy meal perfect for busy weeknights. Combining lean ground beef, flavorful herbs, and a rich tomato sauce cooked together with spaghetti noodles in a single pot, it simplifies dinner preparation without sacrificing taste. The beef and aromatic onion-garlic base meld beautifully with oregano and thyme, while simmering in beef stock ensures the pasta cooks to a perfect al dente texture. Serve it topped with Parmesan cheese for a comforting, hearty pasta dish that everyone will love.

Ingredients

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Meat and Aromatics

1 pound lean ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced

Seasonings

2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

Main Ingredients

1 pound pot-sized spaghetti noodles
4 cups low-sodium beef stock
16 ounces good quality pasta sauce

Optional Topping

Parmesan cheese for topping

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Instructions

Brown the Ground Beef: Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the lean ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until it is no longer pink. Drain off any excess fat.
Sauté Onion, Garlic, and Seasonings: Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir and cook until the onions become fragrant and slightly translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
Add Pasta, Stock, and Sauce: Pour in the dry spaghetti noodles, low-sodium beef stock, and pasta sauce. Stir to combine all ingredients well.
Simmer Until Pasta is Cooked: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for 16-18 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent the pasta from sticking, until the noodles are al dente and the sauce has thickened.
Serve: Spoon the spaghetti into bowls and top with Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve warm.
Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to two days or freeze for up to three months.

Notes

Use lean ground beef to reduce fat content and avoid excessive grease in the dish.
Stir occasionally while simmering to prevent noodles from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
If sauce thickens too much before pasta is fully cooked, add a splash of water or beef stock to loosen it.
For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with plant-based beef alternatives and use vegetable broth instead of beef stock.
Parmesan cheese is optional but adds a nice savory finish to the dish.