How to Make One-Pot Saucy Pasta - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a delicious and easy weeknight meal, look no further than this one-pot saucy pasta recipe. This dish is perfect for those busy evenings when you want a satisfying meal without spending a lot of time in the kitchen. Not only is it quick and easy to make, but it's also packed with savory flavors that the whole family will love.

One of the best things about this recipe is that it requires just one pot, which means less time spent on cleanup and more time spent enjoy...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound extra-lean ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 ½ cups water
  • 3 cups dried rotini pasta
  • 1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
  • 1 cup chopped red bell peppers
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef and onion in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
  • Add water, pasta, and spaghetti sauce to the skillet and bring to a boil, about 5 minutes. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes.
  • Add bell peppers and mushrooms to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, season with salt and pepper, and serve.
  • Nutrition

    504 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 67mg
    • Sodium: 673mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 52g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 14g
    • Protein: 27g
    • Vitamin C: 37mg
    • Calcium: 199mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 828mg