One-Pot Spaghetti
My variation of an old Southern Living recipe - a double recipe will fill a Dutch oven and make plenty for an extended family dinner.
- Preparation:
 - Cooking:
 - Total:
 - Serves: 6 persons
 
Ingredients
- 1pound lean ground beef
 - 1large onion, chopped
 - 2cloves garlic, minced
 - 1(14 ounce) can tomato sauce
 - 1(14 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
 - 2cups water
 - 1tablespoon chili powder
 - 1teaspoon dried oregano
 - 1teaspoon ground black pepper
 - 7ounces whole wheat spaghetti
 - ¼cup grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste
 
Instructions
Step 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.Step 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.Step 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.