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.
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- 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.