One Pot Pasta With Meat Sauce
A hearty and flavorful one-pot meal featuring pasta and savory meat sauce, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Equipment
- Dutch Oven or Deep Skillet
- Wooden spoon
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp. oil
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 4 tsp. minced garlic
- 2 3/4 tsp. kosher salt divided
- 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
- 1 can tomato paste (6 ounces)
- 1 jar tomato sauce (15 ounces)
- 4 cups water
- 1 lb dry pasta
- 1 cup cubed mozzarella cheese optional
Instructions
- Heat a Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil.
- Add the ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add chopped onion, minced garlic, 3/4 teaspoon salt, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes until the onions are softened.
- Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2-3 minutes to enhance its flavor.
- Add the tomato sauce, water, and remaining salt. Stir well and bring to a boil.
- Add dry pasta and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for about 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender.
- If using mozzarella cheese, sprinkle it over the top, cover, and let it sit for a few minutes to melt.
- Serve hot, garnished as desired.
Send me this recipe!
Just enter your email below and get it sent straight to your inbox!
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat gently on the stove.