Skillet Spaghetti is one of those dishes I have been making since my first year of marriage! It is a simple one dish dinner that combines spaghetti, meat and sauce all in a single dish!
I have change the recipe a bit over the years, but I still love that I can whip up a spaghetti meal in a single skillet saving lots of time (and some dish washing too)!
It comes together in minutes and I make mine with ground beef or ground chuck. You can also use ground turkey too!
You make the sauce first,
Then add the uncooked spaghetti and cook it in the sauce on the stove.
About 20 minutes later, it comes together for a wonderful meal!
Skillet Spaghetti
Skillet Spaghetti
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/4 cup onions
- 1 1/3 cans tomato sauce
- 1 3/4 cups water
- 1 teaspoon basil
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- pinch of red crushed pepper
- 4 ounces of spaghetti noodles 1/2 of an 8 oz package
Instructions
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In a large skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef and onions until meat is browned.
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Drain oil
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Add tomato sauce, water and spices.
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Once mixture begins to boil, break apart spaghetti noodles and add to mixture.
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Reduct to simmer for 18-20 minutes.
I love that I can make the sauce and noodles in one pot in about 30 minutes. So easy and the meat sauce is hearty and flavorful.
Time-saving Tip
I chop onions on Sunday so that they are ready do go later during the week. I keep them in a sealed bag in the refrigerator and it saves me time by not having to chop onions several times a week.
How do you like your spaghetti?
If you love skillet meals like I do, be sure to check out my Skillet Lasagna!
This sounds and looks soooo delicious! I make spaghetti the old school way. Boil the water, chunk in the noodles, then add ground beef and sauce. However, I do use a skillet to reheat the leftovers. You know, fried spaghetti. Oh that is some serious yumminess!
Thanks for sharing! Pinned it!
Old school is good to Brenda, but this makes for a quick meal. Thanks for the Pin! XO
I haven’t made spaghetti in a skillet, but it looks really good – and easy 🙂
I hope you try it Ashley! It is really good!
Love this idea for a weeknight meal—only one pan to clean is a huge bonus! Plus, it looks like a crowd pleaser!!!
Thanks Liz – it really saves time in the kitchen. 🙂
I’ve been all about one pot dishes lately and this one looks absolutely fabulous!!
Thank you Jennifer! It really is a nice quick dinner idea. Thanks for stopping by!
Nothing’s better than homemade spaghetti nights!! A favorite in our household. David makes the best pasta dishes too… I grew up on these nights and they hold lots of memories.
Cheers for homemade spaghetti nights Jamie! Goes nicely with a glass of red too! 🙂
I need to add this to our recipe rotation! Looks delicious Raquel! xx
Thank you Rose!
YUM! I love spaghetti and have never made it in a skillet. Plus.. I love sauce and meat.
Thanks Tamara! It’s a heartwarming meal for sure!
I could eat this every day! Looks amazing. I never tried it in the skillet. YUMMY!
Thanks Debbie! It’s a keeper and I have been making it for years.
This is genius! I have to try it!