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Name: Creamy One-Pot Spaghetti with Ground Beef
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1/2 cup onion, diced; 1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced; 1 tbsp minced garlic; 1 (24 oz) jar pasta sauce; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 tbsp Italian seasoning; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste; 8 oz spaghetti, broken in half; 4 oz cream cheese; cheesy bread, for serving

Creamy One-Pot Spaghetti is a quick Italian-American dinner where spaghetti cooks directly in seasoned ground beef and sauce, delivering extra flavor with minimal cleanup.

🌍Italian-American 🏷️One-pot 🏷️Spaghetti 🏷️Pasta 🏷️Ground beef 🏷️Creamy Cheesy

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Total

35 min

Servings

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$25–$41

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Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup onion, diced
1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 (24 oz) jar pasta sauce
2 cups chicken broth
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
8 oz spaghetti, broken in half
4 oz cream cheese
cheesy bread, for servingoptional

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Instructions

1
In a large pot over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks.
2
When the beef is almost cooked through, add the diced onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic. Sauté for a few minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
3
Pour in the entire jar of pasta sauce.
4
Fill the empty sauce jar about 2/3 full with chicken broth, put the lid on, shake to get the remaining sauce, and pour it into the pot.
5
Season the sauce with Italian seasoning, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
6
Bring the mixture to a boil.
7
Add the spaghetti noodles, breaking them in half to fit. Immediately stir to ensure all the noodles are submerged and coated in the sauce.
8
Cover the pot, reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook for about 15 minutes. Stir well every 5 minutes to prevent the pasta from clumping or sticking.
9
Once the pasta is tender, stir in the cream cheese until it is completely melted and the sauce is creamy.
10
Let the spaghetti sit uncovered for 3-5 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken.
11
Serve hot, optionally with a side of cheesy bread.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Stir every 2–3 minutes while the pasta cooks to prevent sticking and ensure even absorption of the sauce and broth.
Brown the ground beef thoroughly before adding aromatics—this builds deeper flavor and reduces excess moisture.
Add pasta directly to the hot sauce without rinsing; the starch helps thicken the sauce and intensify creaminess.
Taste and adjust salt after the pasta is cooked, as the broth reduces and flavors concentrate.

Substitutions

Ground beef → ground Italian sausage or ground turkey (adjust cooking time by 1–2 minutes)
Chicken broth → beef broth or vegetable broth (beef adds richness, vegetable keeps it lighter)
Pasta sauce → marinara or crushed tomatoes plus 1 tsp tomato paste (adjust liquid ratio slightly)
Parmesan → pecorino Romano or omit entirely for dairy-free