Hello fabulous moms! As a busy mom myself, I know how challenging it can be to put a delicious meal on the table while keeping up with everything else. That’s why I love this Simple One-Pot Spaghetti Bolognese. It’s hearty, satisfying, and best of all, it all comes together in one pot. Less cleanup and more time to relax after dinner! Let’s get started with this crowd-pleaser that your family will request again and again.
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Gather Your Ingredients
Before we dive into cooking, let’s gather the ingredients. Prepping everything beforehand makes the process seamless.
Ecolution Stainless Steel 1-Quart Sauce Pan
Check Price- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Start Cooking
- Brown the Beef: In a large pot, add the ground beef over medium heat. Cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces with a wooden spoon. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Sauté the Aromatics: Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté for about 3 minutes until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
Building the Flavor
- Add Tomatoes and Herbs: Stir in the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste. Add the dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
- Pour in the Broth: Add the beef broth to the pot. Stir to combine all the ingredients thoroughly.
Cooking the Spaghetti
- Add the Spaghetti: Break the spaghetti in half and add it directly to the pot. Stir well, ensuring the spaghetti is mostly submerged in the liquid.
- Simmer: Bring the pot to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 15 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent the spaghetti from sticking to the bottom. Cook until the spaghetti is al dente and the sauce has thickened.
Finishing Touches
- Incorporate Cheese: Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and incorporated into the sauce.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the Bolognese and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.
- Garnish: Serve hot, garnishing with fresh basil or parsley if desired.
Simple One-Pot Spaghetti Bolognese
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1️⃣ In a large pot, brown ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
2️⃣ Add diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté until onion is translucent.
3️⃣ Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
4️⃣ Pour in beef broth and stir to combine.
5️⃣ Add spaghetti, broken in half. Ensure pasta is mostly submerged.
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6️⃣ Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7️⃣ Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
8️⃣ Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
9️⃣ Serve hot, garnishing with basil or parsley.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add a splash of red wine when sautéing the onion and garlic.
- Substitute ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based meat for a lighter option.
- This dish is perfect for leftovers and tastes even better the next day.
