Description
One-Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs is a comforting and convenient meal where spaghetti, meatballs, and marinara sauce cook together in a single pot. This method saves time and cleanup while delivering classic, hearty flavors.
Ingredients
– 1 lb Lean Ground Beef (90/10)
– 1/2 cup Italian-style Breadcrumbs
– 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
– 1 Large Egg, lightly beaten
– 2 cloves Garlic, minced (plus 3 more later!)
– 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley, finely chopped
– 1/2 tsp Dried Oregano
– 1/2 tsp Salt
– 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
– 1 tbsp Olive Oil
– 1 medium Yellow Onion, finely chopped
– 28 oz Can Crushed Tomatoes
– 2 cups Beef Broth
– 1 cup Water
– 1 tsp Dried Basil
– 1 tsp Granulated Sugar (optional)
– 12 oz Spaghetti
– Fresh Basil and Grated Parmesan Cheese, for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Form into 1-inch meatballs.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Brown meatballs on all sides, then remove and set aside.
- Add spaghetti, marinara sauce, and water or broth to the pot. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to simmer, add meatballs back to the pot, and cook for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and sauce has thickened.
- Garnish with fresh basil and additional Parmesan before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use ground turkey or chicken.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat.
- If the sauce is too thick, add more water or broth as needed.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg