One-Pot Spaghetti

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Description

A flavorful ground beef-based tomato sauce simmers in a Dutch oven with whole wheat spaghetti for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (14 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
2 cups water
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
7 ounces whole wheat spaghetti
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Directions

1 Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef, onion, and garlic until beef is browned and crumbly and onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard excess grease.
2 Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, water, chili powder, oregano, and black pepper. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and let simmer, stirring often, for about 30 minutes.
3 Break spaghetti into thirds and add to the pot; cover and simmer, stirring often, until pasta is tender, about 20 minutes. Serve topped with Parmesan cheese.