Recipe: Quick & Easy Spaghetti Dinner In A Pot

Check out this one-pot version of an old-fashioned favorite. It's super simple and easy, and the kids will love it! It's nothing fancy, but it's perfect for a quick dinner when you are pressed for time - and with everything in one pot, cleanup will be a snap too. (To fancy it up a bit and add some veggies, add one diced green, red, or yellow bell pepper with other ingredients after the beef is browned.)

Spaghetti And Meat Sauce Dinner In A Pot
 (Serves 4.)

Ingredients:

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1 lb ground beef
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 tsp dried oregano
2 Tbsp grated onion
1 Tbsp grated garlic clove
1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
1 cup tomato juice
5 cups water
8 oz spaghetti pasta, uncooked
Parmesan cheese (for topping)

Directions:

• In large pot over medium-high heat, put the oil and ground beef, browning the beef until no pink remains.
• Add next 6 ingredients, stir to combine, then cover the pot, turn heat to low, and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add the uncooked spaghetti pasta, stir to combine, cover the pot, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until spaghetti pasta is cooked tender, stirring occasionally.
• Serve immediately, sprinkled with Parmesan cheese.