One-Pot Spaghetti Supper |
A family favourite made easier by combining the sauce and pasta all in one pot. No draining, no fuss, just a great meal for everyone to enjoy.
Servings: 6
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 25 to 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 lb (500 g) extra-lean ground beef
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) dried Italian herb seasoning
- 3 cups (750 mL) milk
- 1 cup (250 mL) hot water (approx.)
- 12 oz (375 g) spaghetti, broken in half
- 3 cups (750 mL) pasta sauce (1 jar)
- 1 sweet red or green pepper, diced
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) balsamic or red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) freshly grated Parmesan cheese or shredded Italian-blend cheese
- Fresh basil leaves (optional)
Directions
1. In large pot, brown beef over medium-high heat breaking up with a spoon; drain off fat. Add garlic, onion and herbs; cook, stirring, for about 3 min or until onion is tender. Add Milk and 1 cup (250 mL) water; bring to a simmer. Stir in broken spaghetti; return to simmer, stirring often.
2. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 5 min, stirring once, until spaghetti is wilted. Stir in pasta sauce and red pepper; cover and simmer, stirring often and adding more hot water if necessary to prevent sticking, for about 10 min longer or until pasta is tender. Stir in balsamic vinegar. Serve sprinkled with cheese. Garnish with basil (if using).
3. If you don’t have scales to measure the amount of spaghetti, gather a 1-1/2 inch (4 cm) diameter bundle of dry noodles; this should be about 12 oz (375 g).
Healthy Eating Tip:
A great recipe to get all four of your food groups – grains, vegetables & fruit, Milk and meat – in one meal!
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