One Pot Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

This quick and easy One Pot Spaghetti with Meat Sauce takes less than 30 minutes to make and is made in one pot for minimal cleanup! The delicious meat sauce is packed with lean ground beef, onions, garlic, herbs, and tomatoes-making it the BEST family friendly meal for those busy nights!

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 18 minutes

Total Time: 28 minutes

Ingredients

• 16 oz. spaghetti noodles, whole grain spaghetti, or gluten free spaghetti noodles* see notes
• 1 lb. 96% lean ground beef ( you could also use ground turkey or chicken)
• 1 medium yellow onion, minced 
• 1 Tbsp minced garlic or 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 ( 15 oz.) crushed tomatoes  
• 1 ( 29 oz.) can tomato sauce
• 3 cups low sodium chicken or beef broth
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 2 tsp dried basil
• 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

Stove Top Directions:

1. Spray a large Dutch oven or pot with non stick cooking spray. 
2. Add ground beef and onion. Cook on medium heat, uncovered, for about 6-10 minutes, or until beef is browned. Drain grease. 
3. Add garlic and cook for an additional minute, or until fragrant.
4. Stir in crushed tomatoes,tomato sauce, oregano, basil, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, for 30-60 seconds. 
5. Pour in chicken or beef broth and balsamic vinegar. Stir well. 
6. Bring sauce to a boil over medium heat.
7. Once boiling, add spaghetti noodles. (Break the spaghetti noodles in half to ensure they fit into the pot) 
8. Reduce heat to medium and cover with lid. Simmer for about 15-18 minutes, stirring from time to time. Gradually add more broth as needed. Cook until the noodles are al dente. (Be sure to cover the pot after stirring each time.)
9. Serve immediately and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired. 

Instant Pot Directions:

1. Turn your pot on to the Sauté setting. When it is hot, spray the bottom of the instant pot with non stick cooking spray. Add onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft. Add the ground beef (or ground turkey, if using).
2. Stir to break apart the meat. Drain excess fat, if needed.
3. Add the salt, pepper, oregano, and basil. Cook for a few minutes, stirring occasionally, until the meat is mostly done, and the onions are turning translucent.
4. Add the garlic and cook, stirring frequently, for about 30 seconds.
5. Pour in the chicken or beef broth and stir, scraping the bottom of the pot with the wood spoon or a hard spatula, to get up any browned bits that may have stuck to the bottom of the pot.
6. Turn off the sauté setting.
7. Spread the spaghetti noodles (broken in half) so they are not all laying side-by-side. This will keep them from sticking together. Do not stir.
8. Pour the crushed tomatoes over the noodles. Pour the tomato sauce over the top of the noodles. Be sure to cover all of the noodles.
9. Close the lid and lock in place. Set the steam release knob to the Sealing position.
10. Press the Pressure Cook or Manual button for 7 minutes (for softer noodles) or 6 minutes (for more al dente).
11. When the cooking cycle is finished, turn off the pot and do a controlled Quick Release of the pressure/steam. When the pin in the lid drops down, open the lid. 
12. Stir to combine. It may appear to be a bit watery at first, but that ie normal, just as long as the noodles are cooked. Let it sit a few minutes after stirring well-that will help it thicken up.
13. Serve immediately and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired. 

Makes 8 ( 1 and 1/3 cup ) servings

5 Points® per serving if using Barilla Protein Plus Spaghetti

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 8

 
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 391Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 889mgCarbohydrates: 59gNet Carbohydrates: 52gFiber: 7gSugar: 10gProtein: 22g