Servings
Font
Back
4.4 from 282 votes

Spaghetti and Meat Sauce Recipe

This EASY Spaghetti and Meat Sauce is cooked all in one pot! The meat sauce is made from scratch on the stove and cooked with the spaghetti all at the same time. No extra pots to wash, fast and delicious!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 427 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian , American

Ingredients

  • 1 lb 90% ground beef
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup diced onion
  • 3 cloves minced garlic 
  • 1 ounce can crushed tomatoes (I love Tuttorosso)
  • black pepper (to taste)
  • 2 cups water
  • 4 Torn basil leaves (plus optional more for garnish)
  • 10 ounces wheat or gluten-free spaghetti (broken in half (I love Delallo))
  • grated Parmesan cheese (optional for serving)

Instructions

    Cup of Yum
  1. Heat a large heavy pot or Dutch oven over high heat. (If your pot is not heavy, the sauce may burn.)
  2. When hot add the beef and salt and cook, breaking up about 3 minutes.
  3. Add the onions, and garlic and cook until softened, 3 to 4 minutes.
  4. Add the crushed tomatoes, black pepper, water and basil and stir, add the spaghetti, making sure the liquid covers everything without stirring.
  5. Cover and cook medium-low heat (do not open) until the water is absorbed and the pasta is cooked, about 17 to 20 minutes.
  6. Serve topped with grated cheese if desired!

Notes

  • I used thin spaghetti, pasta time may vary depending on the shape and brand.

Nutrition Information

Serving 11/2 cups Calories 427kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 55g (18%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 10.5g (16%) Saturated Fat 3.5g (18%) Cholesterol 59mg (20%) Sodium 567mg (24%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 9g (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 427

% Daily Value*

Serving 11/2 cups
Calories 427kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 55g 18%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 10.5g 16%
Saturated Fat 3.5g 18%
Cholesterol 59mg 20%
Sodium 567mg 24%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 9g 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.