Best 9 Busy Day Spaghetti Dinner Recipes

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Meal prepping for hectic days can be a daunting task. Spaghetti dinners are a classic go-to for a quick and easy meal, but finding the perfect recipe that won't take up too much of your time but still be both delicious and nutritious, can be a challenge. This article will provide you with the best recipe for a busy day spaghetti dinner that is sure to satisfy everyone in the family. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, you'll be enjoying a delicious and hearty spaghetti dinner in no time.

Let's cook with our recipes!

QUICK SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE



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Looking for an easy pasta dish recipe? This simple and quick spaghetti Bolognese is your answer. The 30 minutes Bolognese sauce is delicious, rich and flavour packed. This deliciously easy spaghetti Bolognese recipe is so simple that you can't hate on it.

Provided by Ajoke

Categories     Main Course

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 16

500 g ground beef (mince meat)
1 small onion finely chopped (chopped)
2 cloves garlic chopped (chopped)
1 Beef bouillon cube (I love knorr or OXO brand)
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp dried oregano
400 g canned chopped tomatoes
1 tbsp vegetable oil
2 Bay leaves
Handful fresh parsley chopped
1 cup pasta water, red wine or water
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp salt, more to add to the spaghetti
½ tsp Black pepper or to taste
fresh Basil to serve
Pecorino to serve

Steps:

  • saute chopped onions in oil over medium heat until soft and translucent. Then add the chopped garlic and saute for another 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  • Add the ground beef to the sauted aromatics and cook until the beef is browned and no longer pink.
  • Add chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, chopped parsley, dried oregano, bay leaves, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, beef stock and simmer on medium heat for another 5 to 8 minutes. (When adding the stock cube, crumble into the sauce or add to the sauce and use the back of a ladle to break it into the sauce. Mix to combine)
  • Whilst you are waiting for the sauce to simmer, boil the spaghetti according to the packet instructions in salted water (cooks between 7 to 10 minutes or until al dente). Reserve about 1 cup of the pasta water then drain.
  • Add about half a cup of pasta water to beef sauce or as needed if it is too thick and mix to combine. Continue to cook on low heat for another 15 minutes. (add more water if need be, stirring occasionally and keep an eye so it doesn't burn) check for salt and pepper and adjust to preference. Take it off the heat and serve over spaghetti with grated Pecoroni/parmesan and fresh basil. You can even toss the spaghetti into the mince sauce

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Protein 23 g, Fat 29 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, TransFat 2 g, Cholesterol 89 mg, Sodium 615 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BUSY DAY SPAGHETTI DINNER



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I originally found this recipe in our local paper. After a few additions and substitutions, it became my family's favorite. I prepare it at least twice a month.-Gloria Handley, Phoenix, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground beef
1/4 cup chopped onion
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Dash garlic powder
1 can (19 ounces) ready-to-serve chunky beef vegetable soup
4 ounces spaghetti, cooked and drained
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • In a skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in salt, pepper and garlic powder. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Pour soup over meat mixture. Top with spaghetti and cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 779mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

CROCK POT/ SLOW COOKER SPAGHETTI RECIPE



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This easy recipe takes only a few minutes of prep, and only takes as little as two hours to cook. Learning how to make this flavorful Crock Pot Spaghetti is a busy day game changer.

Provided by lifeshouldcostless.com

Categories     20 Minute Meals

Time 2h5m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 Cups Hot Water
1 (24 oz) Jar Spaghetti Sauce
1 (8 oz) Jar Mushrooms (drained)
1 Pound Browned Hamburger Meat
2 Tablespoons Italian Seasoning
1 (17 oz) Package Spaghetti Noodles

Steps:

  • Use the olive oil to grease your crock.
  • Add all the ingredients, except the Noodles. Mix well. Cover and set CrockPot on Medium/High heat for one hour.
  • Stir.
  • Break noodles in half, add to Crock, and try to cover them with the sauce mixture. Cover and let cook 1 hour or so, stirring occasionally (every 15-20 minutes, replacing the lid, for the full hour).
  • Otional, garnish with parmesan cheese and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147 calories, Carbohydrate 5 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 34 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 9 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 11 grams protein, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 85 milligrams sodium, Sugar 1 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams unsaturated fat

BUSY DAY ITALIAN CROCK POT



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I have always done this in the oven as a quick fix dinner. With the crock pot version, you can walk in the door, cook some pasta and toss a salad.

Provided by Lorac

Categories     Chicken

Time 6h5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 -6 bone-in chicken breast halves or 2 -3 lbs of your favorite chicken parts
2 (26 -39 ounce) jars of ragu pasta sauce or 2 (26 -39 ounce) jars your favorite sauce
1/4-1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 -3 tablespoons tomato paste (optional)
your favorite pasta

Steps:

  • Place chicken pieces in crock pot, top with sauce and sprinkle with cheese.
  • Cover and cook on high 4-6 hours or on low 8-10 hours.
  • Remove chicken to a serving dish, for a thicker sauce stir in tomato paste and spoon over pasta.

SPAGHETTI DINNER WITH HOMEMADE SAUCE



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A healthier spaghetti dinner with ground turkey, whole wheat noodles and a simple, and simply divine, homemade sauce.

Provided by Kathryn Doherty

Categories     Main dishes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound whole wheat spaghetti
1 pound ground turkey (see notes)
2-3 cups of spaghetti sauce*
Optional toppings: grated Parmesan cheese, chopped fresh parsley or basil

Steps:

  • Bring your water to a boil, salt it very generously and add your spaghetti noodles. Check your package for cooking time (usually about 7-9 minutes). Cook until al dente, which means its tender but still has a little bit of a bite to it, and drain.
  • Meanwhile, brown your ground turkey in a large pan over medium heat. I don't use olive oil - find I don't even need it.
  • Once the turkey is cooked through, add enough spaghetti sauce to your liking and stir well to combine and heat through. We like our spaghetti extra saucy and use 3 cups. Probably because the homemade sauce is so, so good!
  • Serve the turkey and sauce over the spaghetti noodles. Pile it high on your plate, then pile it a little higher and sprinkle with desired toppings. Dive in!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 665 calories, Carbohydrate 64 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 129 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 28 grams fat, Fiber 12 grams fiber, Protein 41 grams protein, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 1855 grams sodium, Sugar 20 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams unsaturated fat

ONE POT SPAGHETTI DINNER



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Provided by Star @ the skinny-ish dish

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound lean ground turkey, 93/7 (uncooked)
1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
2-3 cloves garlic (minced)
1-28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
1-14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes ((I use fire roasted))
2 cups beef low sodium beef broth (chicken or vegetable works fine too)
8 ounce spaghetti (dry)
3 tbs Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
1-1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
1 1/2 tsp oregano
1 tsp basil
a pinch red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • In a large pot with lid add ground turkey and break apart. When the turkey is mostly broken up add chopped onions, minced garlic, some kosher salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Continue to cook until meat is cooked and onions and garlic are soft.
  • Add crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, basil, oregano, pinch of red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir together well and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer. Add dry spaghetti noodles to pot and press down on them enough so the sauce covers them. Cover with lid and continue to cook for 10-12 minutes or until noodles are cooked stirring every once and awhile.
  • Mix together well, salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with some fresh parsley, basil, and parmesan! Enjoy!

QUICK AND EASY ONE-POT SPAGHETTI DINNER



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Cleanup is a breeze with this easy, one-pot spaghetti dinner. The pasta cooks in the sauce, reducing the number of pans and utensils you'll need.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Entree     Lunch     Dinner     Pasta

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 pound ground beef
1 small onion
2 cloves garlic
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon dried basil (or 1 tablespoon fresh)
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 cups water
1 1/2 cups marinara sauce (or your favorite commercial spaghetti sauce )
3 tablespoons tomato paste
12 ounces thin spaghetti (dry, uncooked, broken into thirds)
Kosher salt and ground black pepper (to taste)
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat. Crumble the ground beef into the pot and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Peel the onion and garlic. Chop the onion finely and mince the garlic.
  • Add the onion and garlic to the ground beef. Continue to cook until the onion is transparent and the beef is no longer pink. Drain and discard excess fat. Add the cayenne pepper, basil, and oregano; stir to blend.
  • To the beef mixture, add 2 cups water, the spaghetti sauce or marinara, tomato paste, and the uncooked spaghetti; bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 12 to 15 minutes, or until the spaghetti is just tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
  • Turn off the heat and cover the pan; let the spaghetti stand for 5 minutes.
  • Taste the spaghetti and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve the spaghetti sprinkled with Parmesan cheese and provide extra Parmesan cheese at the table.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 567 kcal, Carbohydrate 50 g, Cholesterol 96 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 43 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 994 mg, Fat 21 g, ServingSize 4 servings, UnsaturatedFat 10 g

5-INGREDIENTS MEAT SAUCE RECIPE!



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Just the basic flavors today... Enjoy this stripped meat sauce recipe! It's chunky and rich... the perfect sauce for your next spaghetti dinner!

Provided by June d'Arville

Categories     Main Course     Sauce

Time 1h35m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ⅔ lbs ground beef ((750 g))
3 cups beef stock ((720 ml))
½ garlic bulb
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
3 tbsp tomato paste
18 oz dry pasta ((500 g))
4 tbsp olive oil
pepper
salt

Steps:

  • Tear the garlic bulb apart and peel the garlic cloves. Chop them up roughly and add them to a large non-stick casserole together with the rosemary and olive oil.
  • Place the casserole over medium-high heat until the oil is hot. Gently cook the garlic for 3 minutes. Then crumble the minced beef a little and add the chunks to the pan. Season with a pinch of pepper and salt.
  • Stir and bake the mince for about 5 minutes until a little browned on all sides. Keep the mince chunky. Then add the beef stock and tomato paste.
  • Stir well and bring the beef mince to a good boil. Then turn the heat low, stir again and cover the pan. Cook the beef mince and tomato sauce for an hour.
  • Then turn the heat off and let the sauce cool down fully. You can put it in the fridge overnight (that's what I always do). Then an hour before serving place the pan back over the heat and bring it to a boil again. Cook the pasta in a generous amount of salted boiling water until al dente.
  • Then drain the pasta and add it to the meat sauce.
  • Stir well and scoop the pasta and sauce onto deep plates. Sprinkle with grated cheese if you like. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 907 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

EASY SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS



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Provided by Moms Who Think

Categories     Main Course

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound ground beef
2 Tablespoons water
1/3 seasoned dry bread crumbs
1 egg, beaten
24 ounces (1 jar) Italian spaghetti sauce
8 ounces spaghetti, Cooked and drained

Steps:

  • Mix thoroughly ground beef, water, bread crumbs and egg.
  • Shape firmly into 12 (2-inch) meatballs. Arrange the meatballs in a 2-quart microwavable baking dish.
  • Microwave on HIGH for 5 minutes or until they're Cooked through. Drain excess fat.
  • Stir the sauce into the dish. Cover.
  • Microwave for 3 minutes or until hot. Serve over the spaghetti.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the final dish will be. This means using fresh vegetables, high-quality pasta, and a flavorful sauce.
  • Don't overcook the pasta. Pasta should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. Overcooked pasta is mushy and unpleasant to eat.
  • Use a good sauce. The sauce is what makes spaghetti so delicious. There are many different types of sauces to choose from, so find one that you and your family enjoy.
  • Add some protein. Spaghetti can be served with a variety of proteins, such as meatballs, sausage, chicken, or shrimp. Adding protein makes the dish more filling and satisfying.
  • Don't forget the cheese. Cheese is a classic topping for spaghetti. It adds a rich, creamy flavor that takes the dish to the next level.

Conclusion:

Spaghetti is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. With a few simple tips, you can make a spaghetti dinner that your family and friends will love.

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