Microwave Spaghetti Oamc
Quick, comforting, and perfect for meal prep, Microwave Spaghetti OAMC (Once-A-Month Cooking) combines classic Italian flavors with modern convenience. This streamlined recipe features tender spaghetti cooked directly in a rich marinara and ground beef sauce, all in the microwave—no stovetop required! With fragrant garlic, finely diced onion, and Italian seasoning bringing depth to every bite, this dish is ready in just 30 minutes and makes four hearty servings. Perfect for busy weeknights or freezer-friendly meal prep, it's a one-bowl dinner that minimizes cleanup without sacrificing taste. Top with melty mozzarella cheese for an irresistible touch, or portion it out for grab-and-go meals during the week.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz spaghetti pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 2 cups water
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)
Instructions
Break the spaghetti in half and set aside.
In a large, microwave-safe bowl, combine ground beef, diced onion, and garlic. Microwave on high for 5 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the beef is browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
Add marinara sauce, water, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper to the bowl with the beef mixture. Stir well to combine.
Submerge the broken spaghetti pasta into the sauce mixture, making sure it is evenly distributed and covered by the liquid.
Cover the bowl loosely with a microwave-safe lid or plastic wrap, leaving a small vent for steam to escape.
Microwave on high for 12-15 minutes, stirring every 4 minutes to ensure even cooking and to prevent the pasta from sticking together. Cooking time may vary depending on your microwave, so check for doneness after 12 minutes.
Once the pasta is tender and the sauce has thickened, remove the bowl from the microwave carefully (it will be hot). Let it sit for 5 minutes to thicken further.
Optionally, sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top and microwave for an additional 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
Serve hot, or let cool completely before portioning into freezer-safe containers for meal prepping. Reheat in the microwave when ready to enjoy.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2409 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 119.4 g | 153% | |
| Saturated Fat | 47.5 g | 238% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 401 mg | 134% | |
| Sodium | 4245 mg | 185% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 209.3 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.3 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.4 g | ||
| Protein | 139.9 g | 280% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1021 mg | 79% | |
| Iron | 18.1 mg | 101% | |
| Potassium | 1869 mg | 40% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
