Description
Hearty spaghetti skillet dinner brings comfort and convenience to weeknight meals with its one-pan magic. Savory Italian-inspired flavors meld perfectly, creating a delicious dinner you’ll want to savor again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
Vegetables:
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 (4.5 ounces/128 grams) can mushrooms, drained
- 1 (28 ounces/794 grams) can diced tomatoes
Pasta, Seasoning, and Cheese:
- 6 ounces (170 grams) spaghetti
- 2 cups (473 milliliters) water
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 cup (113 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, thoroughly draining excess fat to prevent greasiness.
- Sauté chopped onions and mushrooms in the same skillet for 4-5 minutes until vegetables become translucent and tender.
- Pour diced tomatoes with their juice into the skillet, adding water, uncooked spaghetti, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Thoroughly blend all ingredients.
- Increase heat to high, bringing the mixture to a rolling boil, then immediately reduce temperature to low. Cover skillet and allow contents to simmer for 18-22 minutes, gently stirring every 5-7 minutes to prevent sticking.
- Check pasta tenderness by testing a strand; ensure sauce has thickened and absorbed liquid. Sprinkle shredded Cheddar cheese evenly across the surface.
- Cover skillet for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing cheese to completely melt and create a creamy, golden topping. Remove from heat and serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a leaner or vegetarian version that keeps the dish’s hearty flavor profile.
- Customize the cheese by using mozzarella, parmesan, or a dairy-free alternative to match personal taste preferences or dietary needs.
- Enhance nutrition by adding extra vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini, or spinach during the cooking process for more color and vitamins.
- Control sodium levels by using low-sodium diced tomatoes and reducing added salt, making the dish more heart-friendly without compromising taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg