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One-Pot Spaghetti Bolognese

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A quick and hearty one-pot spaghetti bolognese recipe perfect for easy weeknight dinners with minimal cleanup and rich, flavorful sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450g) ground beef (80/20 preferred)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
  • 28 ounces (800g) crushed tomatoes (canned)
  • 2 cups (480ml) beef broth
  • 8 ounces (225g) spaghetti, broken in half
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • ½ cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese (optional, freshly grated)

Instructions

  1. Heat a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and break it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned and no pink remains, about 5 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
  2. Lower heat to medium. Add diced onion to the beef and cook until translucent and soft, about 3 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, avoiding browning.
  3. Pour in crushed tomatoes and beef broth. Stir in Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer, scraping browned bits from the pan. Let simmer gently for 5 minutes.
  4. Add broken spaghetti directly into the sauce, pressing it down to submerge. Cover with lid, reduce heat to low, and cook for 12 minutes, stirring every few minutes to prevent sticking, until pasta is tender with slight bite.
  5. Remove from heat. Stir in freshly grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Notes

[‘If sauce is too thick while pasta cooks, add a splash of water or broth to loosen it.’, ‘Use a wide skillet to prevent pasta from clumping and ensure even cooking.’, ‘Keep heat low when simmering to avoid burning sauce or drying pasta.’, ‘Always use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for best flavor and texture.’, ‘Season as you go to build rich, balanced flavors.’, ’80/20 ground beef provides best flavor and sauce texture; leaner meat may dry out.’, ‘For gluten-free, use gluten-free spaghetti noodles.’, ‘For dairy-free, omit Parmesan or substitute with nutritional yeast or dairy-free cheese alternatives.’, ‘Leftovers store well in fridge up to 4 days; reheat gently with splash of broth.’]

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