Description
A rich, cheesy, one-pot meal featuring tender ground beef, Italian spices, and tomatoes mixed with creamy spaghetti. This comforting dish is easy to make and perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 8 oz spaghetti, broken in half
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
- Add chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Add the broken spaghetti, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, beef broth, dried oregano, dried basil, and red pepper flakes (if using) to the skillet. Stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the spaghetti is al dente and most of the liquid has been absorbed. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring, until the sauce is creamy and heated through.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For a richer sauce, use full-fat dairy like heavy cream.
- Pre-measuring ingredients before you start will help the cooking process go smoothly.
- If you prefer, you can break the spaghetti in half to make it easier to fit in the pot.
- Don’t overcook the pasta; it will continue to soften as it sits in the sauce.
- Stir in the cheese off the heat to prevent clumping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 550 kcal
- Sugar: Approx. 7g
- Sodium: Approx. 800mg
- Fat: Approx. 30g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 15g
- Trans Fat: Approx. 1g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 45g
- Fiber: Approx. 3g
- Protein: Approx. 25g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 90mg