If you're looking for a quick and tasty pasta dish that can be made in just one skillet, then this Easy Skillet Spaghetti recipe is perfect for you. It's a no-fuss recipe that will satisfy your cravings in no time. This dish combines flavorful ground beef, garlic, onions, bell peppers, and pasta, all cooked together in a skillet. The result is a delicious, hearty, and satisfying meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Directions
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the chopped onions, bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Break the spaghetti into thirds and add it to the skillet. Stir well, ensuring the spaghetti is fully submerged in the sauce.
- Cover the skillet and let the spaghetti cook in the sauce, stirring occasionally, for about 15 minutes or until the spaghetti is tender.
- Serve the skillet spaghetti hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves.
- Enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Skillet spaghetti is a popular comfort food in the United States.
This recipe is a convenient one-pot meal that saves you time on cleanup.
Feel free to customize the recipe by adding your favorite vegetables or spices.
Leftovers can be refrigerated and enjoyed the next day, and the flavors will intensify overnight.