How to Make Easy Skillet Spaghetti - A Step-by-Step Guide

Spaghetti is a beloved classic in many households, but the traditional method of boiling water and cooking the pasta separately can sometimes feel like a hassle. That's where this Easy Skillet Spaghetti recipe comes in to save the day. This one-pan dish is a convenient and time-saving way to make a delicious spaghetti dinner that the whole family will love.

What makes this recipe so great is that everything, including the pasta, is cooked in one skillet. This not only cuts down on the...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 3 cups water
  • 18 fluid ounces tomato juice
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons dried minced onion
  • 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder, or more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 7 ounces spaghetti

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Mix water, tomato juice, tomato paste, minced onion, chili powder, sugar, oregano, garlic salt, and salt into ground beef; cover skillet and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer beef mixture, stirring occasionally, until flavors have blended, about 30 minutes.
  • Place spaghetti into beef mixture and stir to separate strands; cover skillet and simmer, stirring frequently, until spaghetti is tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    490 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 70mg
    • Sodium: 1814mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 53g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 28g
    • Vitamin C: 36mg
    • Calcium: 67mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 1139mg