Name: One Pot Spaghetti with Ground Beef
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 23 min
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef; 1 large onion (chopped); 3 garlic cloves (minced); 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 1 pound pot-sized spaghetti noodles; 4 cups low-sodium beef stock; 16 ounces good quality pasta sauce; Optional Parmesan cheese for topping

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Quick and delicious, this One Pot Spaghetti with Ground Beef is a flavorful meal perfect for busy weeknights, large gatherings, and everything in between! Made in one pot, it cooks requires minimal cleanup so you’ll be in and out of the kitchen in no time.

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Why You’ll Love One Pot Spaghetti

In our opinion, there’s nothing better than a one pot recipe! Not only are they super quick to make, but they’re also easy to clean up and versatile to fit all your needs. Needless to say, with countless recipes like One Pot Parmesan Pasta, One Pot Mac and Cheese, and more, we’re big fans. However, this one pot spaghetti recipe is one of our all-time favorite meals, and our kids agree! Here are just a few reasons why we absolutely love this recipe:

From start to finish, it’s ready in less than 20 minutes.
Leftovers make for a tasty lunch the next day.
It comes together with minimal ingredients you probably already have on hand.
You can easily bulk it up with extra spices and ingredients for a super filling dinner.

overhead image of a large pot with cooked ground beef, chopped onions, and garlic

overhead image of a large pot full of beef, onions, and tomato sauce to make one pot spaghetti

Simple Ingredients You’ll Need

As mentioned, this one pot spaghetti comes together with just a few pantry staples, making it a great budget-friendly option. Here’s everything you’ll need:

Spaghetti – We use regular wheat spaghetti noodles, but you could also opt for whole grain or gluten-free noodles if you prefer.
Beef – We prefer to use a slightly fattier beef for a bit more flavor, but whatever you like best tastes great.
Onion – Once cooked, onions caramelize and add a slightly sweet flavor that cuts the acidity of the pasta sauce, making for the most incredible spaghetti.
Seasonings – In order to enhance the rest of the ingredients, we included garlic cloves, oregano, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
Pasta Sauce – To save time, we use a store-bought marinara sauce, but feel free to make your own!
Beef Stock – This is our secret to creating the most flavorful spaghetti with ground beef you’ll ever taste. Using it in place of water allows the spaghetti noodles to absorb the flavor for a rich flavor.

How to Make this One Pot Spaghetti Recipe with Ground Beef

Gone are the days of dirtying up several pots and pans trying to brown your beef, cook your sauce and boil your pasta. Once you make this one pot spaghetti you’ll never go back!

Brown your beef over medium heat. Drain the fat.
Add the remaining ingredients, and bring the liquid to a boil.
Reduce the heat, and cook for 16-18 minutes.
Stir everything together, and serve right away!

overhead image of one pot spaghetti with ground beef in a large pot topped with fresh herbs and shaved Parmesan cheese

Flavor Add-Ins and Variations

If you want to get a little creative in the kitchen, feel free to experiment with different ingredient add-ins and variations such as:

Using ground turkey or sausage instead of beef
Adding a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicier spaghetti
Sauteeing chopped veggies such as onions and mushrooms along with the beef for a super nutritious dinner
Incorporating crushed tomatoes for a chunkier texture

Serving Suggestions

This recipe is super filling on its own. However, it can also be served with your favorite sides for a well-rounded meal that’s ready in minutes! Some of our favorite options include:

Greek salad
Cheesy garlic bread
A side of chickpea hummus and pita bread
Cucumber and tomato salad

Storage Options

This recipe is great to make for easy meals throughout the week! Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Or, keep it in the freezer for up to 3 months.

When you’re ready to eat, let it thaw in the fridge and warm leftovers in the microwave or on the stovetop.

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More One Pot Recipes

If you’ve never tried one pot recipes before this spaghetti with ground beef, prepare to become addicted! They’re seriously lifesavers when it comes to dinner. Try out more of our favorites below!

The perfect way to get your kids to eat their veggies, this One Pot Broccoli Mac and Cheese is creamy, delicious, and so easy to make!
If you like a bit of spice, this One Pot Spicy Rigatoni is guaranteed to become your new favorite weeknight dish.
Filled with fresh veggies, sun-dried tomato pest, and lots of herbs, this One Pot Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta is always a winning recipe.
This One Pot Lasagna has all the classic flavor of a lasagna bake but requires half the time to make!

1 lb pot sized spaghetti
1 lb beef
1 chopped large onion
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tsp dried, oregano
1 tsp dried, thyme
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
16 oz pasta sauce
4 cups beef stock

Cook beef. Then and onion, garlic and seasoning. Add uncooked pasta, broth, sauce and Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook for 16-18 minutes.