Homemade One Pot Spaghettios and Meatballs
Homemade One Pot Spaghettios and Meatballs is a delightful, nostalgic dish that marries tender spaghetti and juicy meatballs in a rich tomato sauce. This one-pot wonder captures the essence of comfort food while delivering restaurant-quality flavors in just 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, it’s sure to bring smiles around the dinner table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix gently and form into golf-ball-sized meatballs.
- In a large pot over medium heat, drizzle olive oil and brown the meatballs on all sides (5-7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté chopped onions until translucent (about 5 minutes), then add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes and add enough water or broth to cover. Bring to a simmer before returning the meatballs to the pot.
- Add uncooked spaghetti directly into the pot, stirring occasionally until al dente (about 10-12 minutes). Serve hot with extra Parmesan if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg