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!
Brenda says
January 13, 2016 at 3:22 pmThis 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!
Raquel says
January 13, 2016 at 8:22 pmOld school is good to Brenda, but this makes for a quick meal. Thanks for the Pin! XO
Akaleistar says
January 13, 2016 at 5:21 pmI haven’t made spaghetti in a skillet, but it looks really good – and easy 🙂
Raquel says
January 13, 2016 at 8:22 pmI hope you try it Ashley! It is really good!
Liz says
January 13, 2016 at 6:24 pmLove this idea for a weeknight meal—only one pan to clean is a huge bonus! Plus, it looks like a crowd pleaser!!!
Raquel says
January 13, 2016 at 8:21 pmThanks Liz – it really saves time in the kitchen. 🙂
Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy says
January 15, 2016 at 1:43 pmI’ve been all about one pot dishes lately and this one looks absolutely fabulous!!
Raquel says
January 16, 2016 at 7:47 amThank you Jennifer! It really is a nice quick dinner idea. Thanks for stopping by!
Jamie says
January 16, 2016 at 2:02 pmNothing’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.
Raquel says
January 17, 2016 at 9:59 amCheers for homemade spaghetti nights Jamie! Goes nicely with a glass of red too! 🙂
Rose | RoseBakes.com says
January 19, 2016 at 11:27 amI need to add this to our recipe rotation! Looks delicious Raquel! xx
Raquel says
January 19, 2016 at 7:21 pmThank you Rose!
Tamara says
January 20, 2016 at 9:33 amYUM! I love spaghetti and have never made it in a skillet. Plus.. I love sauce and meat.
Raquel says
January 20, 2016 at 4:12 pmThanks Tamara! It’s a heartwarming meal for sure!
debbiedoos says
January 20, 2016 at 5:39 pmI could eat this every day! Looks amazing. I never tried it in the skillet. YUMMY!
Raquel says
January 23, 2016 at 4:16 pmThanks Debbie! It’s a keeper and I have been making it for years.
Sharon Garofalow says
January 31, 2016 at 6:51 amThis is genius! I have to try it!