Spaghetti Skillet
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this comforting and flavorful Spaghetti Skillet! This one-pan wonder combines tender spaghetti, rich ground beef, and a robust tomato sauce infused with garlic and Italian seasoning, all cooked together in a single skillet for easy cleanup. The dish is crowned with a gooey blanket of melted mozzarella and parmesan cheese, creating an irresistibly cheesy finish. Perfectly balanced with a kick of optional red pepper flakes and fresh basil garnish, this recipe delivers hearty, Italian-inspired flavor in just 40 minutes. Ideal for busy nights, this family-friendly meal serves six and pairs beautifully with a side salad or garlic bread. Discover the ultimate blend of convenience and comfort cooking with this delicious spaghetti skillet recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken or beef broth
- 12 ounces dried spaghetti
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cups parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.25 cup fresh basil, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the ground beef, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain the excess fat if necessary.
Stir in the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
Pour in the crushed tomatoes and chicken or beef broth, and stir to combine.
Break the dried spaghetti in half and nestle it into the tomato mixture, ensuring the pasta is mostly submerged. Stir gently to prevent the spaghetti from clumping together.
Sprinkle in the Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the skillet. Simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the spaghetti is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the mozzarella cheese and grated parmesan evenly over the top.
Cover the skillet again and let it sit for 3-5 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt completely.
Garnish with fresh basil, if desired, and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2552 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 85.7 g | 110% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.4 g | 177% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 160 mg | 54% | |
| Sodium | 5612 mg | 244% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 326.7 g | 119% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.7 g | 128% | |
| Total Sugars | 50.0 g | ||
| Protein | 117.2 g | 234% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2208 mg | 170% | |
| Iron | 23.8 mg | 132% | |
| Potassium | 4023 mg | 86% | |
*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.
