One Pot Spaghetti

Name: One Pot Spaghetti with Italian Sausage and Beef
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced; 1/2 cup yellow onion, diced; 1 lb ground Italian sausage; 1 lb ground beef; 1 tbsp minced garlic; 1 tbsp Italian seasoning; 1 tbsp beef bouillon powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes; 4 cups chicken broth; 1 lb spaghetti; 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

This one-pot spaghetti combines Italian sausage and ground beef with a rich tomato sauce, with pasta cooked directly in the pot for minimal cleanup and maximum convenience on busy weeknights.

🌍Italian-American 🏷️One pot spaghetti 🏷️Spaghetti 🏷️Pasta 🏷️Ground beef Italian sausage

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🏷️Weeknight dinner

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Total

35 min

Servings

6

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$28–$46

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup yellow onion, diced
1 lb ground Italian sausage
1 lb ground beef
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
1 tbsp beef bouillon powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
4 cups chicken broth
1 lb spaghetti
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped, for garnishoptional

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Instructions

1
In a large pot or braiser over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Sauté the diced bell pepper and onion until softened.
2
Add the ground Italian sausage and ground beef to the pot. Cook, breaking up the meat with a spatula, until browned.
3
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
4
Drain off any excess grease from the pot.
5
Season the meat with Italian seasoning, beef bouillon powder, onion powder, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir to combine.
6
Pour in the crushed tomatoes and mix everything together well.
7
Cover the pot and let the sauce simmer for 5 minutes.
8
Uncover and pour in the chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
9
Add the spaghetti noodles to the pot, breaking them if necessary to fit. Press them down to submerge them in the liquid.
10
Cook, stirring every 5 minutes to prevent sticking, until the spaghetti is al dente and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
11
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Brown the meat thoroughly in batches if needed; crowding the pot lowers temperature and causes steaming instead of searing.
Stir the pasta frequently during cooking to prevent sticking and ensure even sauce absorption.
Taste the sauce before adding pasta; this is your last chance to adjust seasoning without diluting flavors.
If the sauce thickens too quickly before pasta is tender, add water or broth in small increments—1/4 cup at a time.

Substitutions

ground Italian sausage → ground turkey or plant-based sausage (reduces fat; use same amount)
fresh garlic → 1 tsp garlic powder (use 1 tsp instead of 1 tbsp minced; more concentrated flavor)
green bell pepper → red or yellow bell pepper (milder, slightly sweeter flavor)

Storage & make-ahead

Cool completely and store in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop over medium heat, adding a splash of water or broth to loosen the sauce.