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Creamy Italian Spaghetti & Ground Beef One Pot Meal

Creamy Italian Spaghetti & Ground Beef One Pot Meal Bliss

Creamy Italian Spaghetti & Ground Beef One Pot Meal is a comforting dish that impresses with its savory flavors and easy cleanup.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meat Mixture
  • 1 lb Ground Beef can substitute with ground turkey or chicken
  • 1 medium Onion yellow or white onion preferred
  • 3 cloves Garlic use fresh; garlic powder can substitute
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper can use green if preferred
For the Pasta Base
  • 8 oz Spaghetti break into smaller pieces
  • 14.5 oz Diced Tomatoes (canned) fresh tomatoes can be used
  • 2 cups Beef Broth vegetable broth optional
For the Flavor Boost
  • 1 tbsp Dried Basil fresh basil as alternative
  • 1 tbsp Dried Oregano
  • 1 tsp Salt adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper adjust to taste
For the Creamy Finish
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or half-and-half for a lighter option
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • large pot or Dutch oven

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add the diced onion, minced garlic, and chopped red bell pepper to the pot. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the onions are translucent.
  3. Break the spaghetti into smaller pieces and stir them into the pot. Pour in the diced tomatoes and beef broth, followed by the dried basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes until the spaghetti is tender.
  5. After spaghetti is al dente, add the heavy cream and stir to incorporate. Allow to simmer for another 5 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat, adjust seasoning if needed, and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For best results, use a large pot and break spaghetti to ensure even cooking. Adjust seasoning and add veggies for enhanced nutrition.

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