Easy One Pan Spaghetti and Meatballs
Spaghetti and Meatballs is an American classic, and this one pan version of the traditional meal is sure to knock their socks off!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 Garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 Bay leaf
- 1 1/2 cups Beef broth or water
- 1 1/2 cups Spaghetti sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 pound Uncooked Spaghetti
- 12 Meatballs frozen or homemade
- 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 Grated Parmesan
Instructions
- Place a 12-inch deep skillet (with a lid) and add olive oil. Saute the garlic, italian seasonings and bay leaf for a minute. Then add beef broth (or water) and spaghetti sauce. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Break the spaghetti noodles in half and toss with the sauce. Reduce heat to medium-low. Continue stirring the pasta every few minutes to make sure each noodle is covered in sauce so they cook evenly.
- When the noodles are about halfway cooked (7-9 minutes; they should be easily bendable but still a little hard in the middle), add the meatballs, nestling them in the pasta. If the liquid is mostly gone, add another 1/2-3/4 cup of water.
- Cover the pan and let the noodles finish cooking as the meatballs warm. Note - Frozen meatballs will heat through using this method but may take a little bit longer. It may be beneficial to defrost in the microwave first so the pasta doesn't overcook.
- Remove the pan from the heat, sprinkle cheese on top and place the lid on the skillet for 5 minutes while the cheese melts.
Notes
Just make sure to remove the Bay leaf before digging in!
It’s important to note, this recipe made about four servings, but we definitely could have eaten more. If you have a larger family, I would double the recipe.
Store: Place cooled leftovers in an airtight container and keep refrigerated. Enjoy within 3-4 days.
Freeze: You could also free the spaghetti for up to 3 months. Thaw before reheating.
Reheat: Reheat leftovers in the microwave for 60-90 seconds, stirring once halfway through.
Nutrition
Calories: 436kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 1265mg | Potassium: 599mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 601IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 188mg | Iron: 2mg
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