Here’s a simple, flavorful One-Pot Spaghetti Bolognese recipe—perfect for a hearty weeknight meal with minimal cleanup.
🍝 One-Pot Spaghetti Bolognese
🧾 Ingredients (4 servings)
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef or turkey
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, finely diced
- 1 celery stalk, finely diced (optional)
- 1 can (14 oz / 400 g) diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 4 cups beef or vegetable broth
- 8 oz (225 g) spaghetti, broken in half
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Grated Parmesan and fresh parsley for garnish
🍴 Instructions
1. Brown the meat
- Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet or pot over medium heat
- Add ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned
- Remove excess fat if needed
2. Sauté vegetables
- Add onion, carrot, celery, and garlic
- Cook 5–7 minutes until soft and fragrant
3. Add liquids and seasonings
- Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, broth, oregano, basil, and chili flakes
- Mix well and bring to a simmer
4. Add spaghetti
- Add broken spaghetti directly to the pot
- Push it down so it’s mostly submerged in the liquid
5. Simmer
- Cover and cook 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally
- Add a little more broth if spaghetti absorbs too quickly
- Cook until pasta is tender and sauce has thickened
6. Serve
- Garnish with grated Parmesan and fresh parsley
- Serve hot with garlic bread or a side salad
💡 Tips
- For extra richness, add a splash of milk or cream at the end
- Use whole wheat or gluten-free spaghetti if preferred
- Leftovers taste even better the next day as the flavors meld
If you want, I can also give a 10-minute shortcut version where the Bolognese is ready faster without losing flavor, ideal for busy nights.
