In the realm of culinary delights, few dishes are as universally beloved as spaghetti. Its simplicity and versatility have made it a staple in kitchens around the world. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice cook, the quest for the perfect easy spaghetti recipe is an endeavor worth embarking on. With a myriad of ingredients and techniques to choose from, the possibilities are endless. From classic tomato sauce to creamy pesto and hearty meatballs, the world of spaghetti is a culinary playground where flavors dance and taste buds rejoice.
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
EASY SPAGHETTI
Cynthia Wise of Mineral City, Ohio, writes, "My husband and I really like this hearty main dish. It's quick and easy, and I always have the ingredients on hand."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a nonstick skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the spaghetti sauce, water and spaghetti; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until spaghetti is tender. Add process cheese; stir until melted. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 570 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 2115mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 43g protein.
EASY SPAGHETTI SQUASH SPAGHETTI
This is a super easy recipe for spaghetti squash that I often eat for lunch when I am looking for something healthy and quick.
Provided by Tracy E
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash Winter Squash Spaghetti Squash
Time 1h
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place the squash halves into a large baking dish with the cut-sides facing down.
- Bake in the preheated oven until easily pierced with a knife, about 40 minutes. Cool squash for 10 minutes.
- Shred the inside of the squash with a fork and transfer to a bowl. Add olive oil, salt, and pepper to shredded squash and toss to coat. Serve with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 180 calories, Carbohydrate 24.3 g, Cholesterol 2.2 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 175.2 mg
EASY SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS
WHEN I was a teenager, I cooked dinner every night for our family of four...Mom, Dad, Grandmother, who lived next door, and myself. Through the years, I have modified and changed this recipe for two people to better fit our tastes. That's one of the great things about this dish. It's easy to do just that! -David Stierheim, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Crumble the meat over mixture and mix well. Shape into 2-in. meatballs., In a large skillet, brown meatballs over medium heat until a thermometer reads 160°; drain. Add spaghetti sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20-30 minutes or until heated through. Serve with spaghetti; sprinkle with cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 388 calories, Fat 18g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 168mg cholesterol, Sodium 1503mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 26g protein.
EASY SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS
No pasta's more iconic than spaghetti and meatballs, and now, it's a breeze to make -- the meatballs simmer right in the sauce.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Beef Recipes Ground Beef Recipes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Set a large pot of salted water to boil. In a bowl, combine Parmesan, parsley, garlic, egg, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Add beef and breadcrumbs; mix gently. Form into 16 balls.
- In a 5-quart Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat oil over medium. Add meatballs, and cook, turning occasionally, until browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Add tomatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer; cover partially, and cook, stirring occasionally, until meatballs are cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta until al dente. Drain, and return to pot; add meatballs and sauce, and toss gently. Serve with Parmesan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 678 g, Fat 20 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 42 g
SO-EASY SPAGHETTI SAUCE
This traditional, thick pasta sauce is a cinch to prepare. It has a pleasantly mild flavor and goes with any kind of cooked pasta. If you like, use ground turkey or chicken instead of the beef.-Cathy Johnson, Somerset, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 5h30m
Yield about 2-1/4 quarts.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and celery over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. In a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the tomato sauce, tomato juice, tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, seasonings and beef mixture. , Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until heated through. Discard bay leaves. Serve with spaghetti; sprinkle with cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 125 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 744mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
QUICK AND EASY CHICKEN SPAGHETTI
A quick and easy recipe that has a wonderful southern snap and yet is smooth and hearty! A great way to use last night's leftover chicken!
Provided by Beamish
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Chicken
Time 25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and return to pot.
- To the pasta add the diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, cream of chicken soup, processed cheese, chopped chicken, mushrooms, salt and pepper. Cook and stir over low heat until cheese is melted and mixture is heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.3 calories, Carbohydrate 38.5 g, Cholesterol 60.9 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 25.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 1110.9 mg, Sugar 3.7 g
EASY SPAGHETTI WITH TOMATO SAUCE
This is an easy and delicious recipe for a meaty spaghetti sauce with a homemade taste.
Provided by SAMMYE
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Spaghetti Recipes
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Brown beef over medium heat. Drain off fat.
- In a large pot, combine beef, salt, sugar, oregano, pepper, garlic powder, onion flakes, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and mushrooms. Simmer at a low heat setting for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain. Serve sauce over spaghetti.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 557.4 calories, Carbohydrate 65.7 g, Cholesterol 68.1 mg, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 28.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 1001.8 mg, Sugar 11.4 g
EASY SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS
Easy spaghetti and meatballs. Yummy, yum, yum, yum! Serve with garlic bread.
Provided by aimeejean
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Spaghetti Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
- Combine ground beef, onion, crackers, egg, salt, and pepper in a large bowl and mix until well combined. Shape mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place in the prepared baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink inside, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- While meatballs are cooking, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, mushrooms, broccoli, carrots, celery, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes. Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, oregano, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and oil and boil, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
- Add cooked meatballs to the sauce and simmer over medium-low heat for 5 minutes.
- Serve noodles with meatballs and sauce on top. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 466.2 calories, Carbohydrate 56.8 g, Cholesterol 60.1 mg, Fat 17 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 22.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 805.7 mg, Sugar 9.6 g
EASY SPAGHETTI MEAT SAUCE
A simple, easy Homemade Spaghetti Meat Sauce. I have never bought bottle sauce again. This is a versatile recipe.
Provided by cle0369
Categories Sauces
Time 1h15m
Yield 1 cup, 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Combine ground beef, onion, garlic, mushrooms and green pepper in a large saucepan. Cook and stir until meat is brown and vegetables are tender. Drain grease.
- 2. Stir diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste into the pan. Season with oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer spaghetti sauce for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
EASY SPAGHETTI PIE
Here's a nice change of pace from traditional spaghetti. The spaghetti noodle crust makes a pretty presentation.-Ruth Andrewson, Leavenworth, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain and place in bowl. Add the butter, eggs and Parmesan cheese; mix well. , Spread over the bottom and up the sides of a greased 10-in. deep-dish pie plate. Spoon cottage cheese into crust; set aside. , In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and red pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. , Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, oregano and garlic salt. Spoon over cottage cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese; bake for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Cut into wedges.
Nutrition Facts :
EASY ITALIAN SAUSAGE SPAGHETTI
The flavor of spaghetti and meatballs, without the hassle of making meatballs!
Provided by jenmannaz
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h15m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage, mushrooms, onion, green bell pepper, and garlic in the hot oil until sausage is browned and crumbly, about 20 minutes; drain and discard grease.
- Stir tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and olives into sausage mixture; season with oregano, basil, and salt. Simmer mixture until flavors infuse, about 30 minutes.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain and transfer to a serving bowl; top with tomato-sausage sauce and Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 414.3 calories, Carbohydrate 44.6 g, Cholesterol 31.2 mg, Fat 18.5 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 19.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 1580.5 mg, Sugar 10.3 g
EASY SPAGHETTI PIE
This was a recipe that I learned from a neighbor in Ohio. There are other recipes out there like this one, but this is the easiest one I've found, and in my opinion, the best tasting...I always make 2 of these at a time and share the 2nd with friends who in turn share a dish with my family...Or you could make it all in one big 9 x 13" rectangular pan...It's a keeper for sure! (And quite the ice-breaker, I must say!)
Provided by Stacky5
Categories Savory Pies
Time 45m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Brown ground beef and garlic in skillet. Drain well.
- Mix cooked and drained ground beef/garlic mixture with the Prego spaghetti sauce in a large skillet. Cook on medium/low until heated through.
- Beat eggs and add parmesan cheese in a large bowl.
- Add cooked and drained pasta (cooled slightly so as not to "scramble" the eggs) and toss well to coat.
- Spread pasta mixture on bottom and up sides of 2- 9" glass deep dish pie plates. (Press it down firmly with a spoon to resemble the shape of a pie crust.).
- Sprinkle 1/2 tablespoons Italian Seasoning evenly on pasta mixture on each 9" pie.
- Spread 1/2 Ricotta cheese evenly on EACH pie, over the pasta mixture.
- Top each pie with 1/2 the meat mixture.
- Sprinkle each pie with 1 cup mozzerella cheese. (I sprinkle a little bit more Parmesan cheese on top -- ).
- Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 20 minutes, until the cheese melts and is SLIGHTLY crispy on top.
- Let stand and cool for 5 minutes, and then cut into wedges.
- YUMMMMY!
EASY, SPEEDY SPAGHETTI SAUCE
A tasty sauce you can throw together on those nights that you don't have much time or have unexpected company drop in. You can add meats, veggies or whatever your preference is to the sauce.
Provided by Junebug
Categories Spaghetti
Time 25m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Stir all ingredients in a saucepan and simmer for 15-30 minutes.
- Serve over spaghetti.
- Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
QUICK AND EASY THROWN TOGETHER BAKED SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE
This is one of the best baked spaghetti casseroles I have ever made that was so easy to put together. I am not sure where I got the recipe. My family and friends love this recipe. Serve with a nice loaf of garlic bread.
Provided by Marsha D.
Categories Spaghetti
Time 35m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degree.
- Prepare noodles according to directions on package.
- Drain well.
- In a large skillet, add beef, onion, peppers and garlic. Brown until pink is gone out of the beef. Drain.
- In a large bowl, mix together the meat mixture with the soups, water, seasonings, and spaghetti noodles.
- Spray a 9x13 inch glass dish with Pam and spread mixture into dish.
- Top with shredded cheese.
- Bake in oven 20 minutes or until cheese is golden brown.
- *Note: You may add Mozzarella cheese to the cheddar cheese for more of a cheesier bake.
EASY MEXICAN CHICKEN SPAGHETTI
This dish is an easy meal that my Mom used to make when we were little. It is so easy and it is delicious!
Provided by KLSTEVE
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Heat olive oil in an oven-proof skillet over medium heat; cook and stir garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add onion; cook and stir until onion begins to soften, about 2 minutes. Add chicken; cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes.
- Mix cream of mushroom soup and diced tomatoes with green chile peppers into chicken mixture. Mix spaghetti into chicken mixture and top with Colby-Monterey Jack cheese.
- Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake until cheese is melted and slightly brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 724.7 calories, Carbohydrate 95.1 g, Cholesterol 64.8 mg, Fat 20.5 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 38.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 953.2 mg, Sugar 4.9 g
SPAGHETTI SQUASH & SAUSAGE EASY MEAL
I first created my son's favorite dish using homegrown squash, kielbasa and salsa. This variation uses only a few ingredients. -Pam Copeland, Taylorsville, Utah
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cut squash lengthwise in half; discard seeds. Place halves on a microwave-safe plate, cut side down. Microwave, uncovered, on high 15-20 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add sausage; cook and stir 4-5 minutes or until lightly browned., When squash is cool enough to handle, use a fork to separate strands. Add squash, pico de gallo, salt and pepper to sausage; heat through, tossing to combine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 calories, Fat 22g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 901mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
EASY SKILLET SPAGHETTI
This spaghetti is sure to become a family favorite. It is full of flavor, and the leftovers are even better!
Provided by lilcreep
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Spaghetti Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Mix water, tomato juice, tomato paste, minced onion, chili powder, sugar, oregano, garlic salt, and salt into ground beef; cover skillet and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer beef mixture, stirring occasionally, until flavors have blended, about 30 minutes.
- Place spaghetti into beef mixture and stir to separate strands; cover skillet and simmer, stirring frequently, until spaghetti is tender, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 489.9 calories, Carbohydrate 52.7 g, Cholesterol 69.6 mg, Fat 18.9 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 28.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 1814.1 mg, Sugar 12 g
SWEET AND EASY SPAGHETTI SQUASH
Delicious spaghetti squash baked with butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, ground cloves and brown sugar. You can even save the seeds and roast them separately from the squash with olive oil and salt! This dish goes great with just about everything and not only is it easy, but it's DELICIOUS!
Provided by NORAJ1067
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F ( degrees C).
- Place spaghetti squash halves in glass baking dish, cut sides up. Place one tablespoon butter in each half. Divide the cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, allspice, and brown sugar between the two halves.
- Bake until a fork pierces squash easily, about 50 minutes.
- Use a fork to shred and separate the strands from the peel and transfer squash to a bowl. Mix the brown sugar into the squash, tossing lightly until well incorporated.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 130.9 calories, Carbohydrate 18.2 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 74.8 mg, Sugar 3.6 g
EASY SPAGHETTI SQUASH CASSEROLE
Make and share this Easy Spaghetti Squash Casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Chef Aduladi
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h50m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Cut spaghetti squash in half (length wise). Scoop out seed from center. Put in baking pan cut side down. Pour in 2 cups water (enough to cover bottom of pan plus a little). Cover with foil. Bake 350 degrees for approximately one hour - depending on size. Test for doneness with a fork. Fork should pierce the squash easily. (if you like your squash less done then cook accordingly).
- 2. When done take fork/spoon and scrape out the fibers of the squash. Drain well to get rid of liquid.
- WHILE SQUASH IS BAKING:
- 3. Brown up ground beef and Italian sausage. Drain. Set aside.
- WHILE SQUASH IS BAKING ABOUT 1/2 WAY THROUGH (@30 MIN MARK):.
- 4. Dice up onions and mushrooms.
- 5. Sautee onion in butter/oil. When onions start to brown add mushrooms. When done add in spaghetti sauce and/or fire roasted tomatoes. Heat til warm. Remove from heat.
- 6. Mix in baked squash, ground beef, sausage and parmesan cheese. Transfer to baking dish. Top with 1 cup. shredded cheese.
- 7. Bake 350 until cheese is melted and slightly browning. About 1/2 hour.
- 8. Remove from oven serve. Serve with spoonful of sour cream or plain greek yogurt.
EASY BAKED SPAGHETTI
This is not something that you see everyday, but you'll wish you did! It's so easy to make and perfect for pot luck dinners. I listed this with the cheese that I like, but you can substitute whatever you like. Also, feel free to add veggies to the sauce. Enjoy!
Provided by Sorrie_Lue
Categories Spaghetti
Time 35m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Cook spaghetti in a large pot with plenty of water, until ALMOST done and drain.
- Coat the bottom of a 9 X 13 pan (or two 8 inch pans.) with pasta sauce.
- Layer the spaghetti, remaining sauce, and the shredded cheese in the pan.
- Bake for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and lightly browned.
- Sprinkle with parmesan.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 478.3, Fat 18.9, SaturatedFat 10.6, Cholesterol 53.3, Sodium 654, Carbohydrate 52.4, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 7.7, Protein 23.4
Tips:
- Choose the right pasta: Spaghetti is a classic choice, but you can also use other long, thin noodles like linguine or fettuccine.
- Cook the pasta al dente: This means cooking it until it is still slightly firm to the bite. This will prevent it from becoming mushy when you add the sauce.
- Use a good quality olive oil: Olive oil is a key ingredient in many spaghetti sauces, so make sure to use a good quality one. Extra virgin olive oil is the best choice.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the sauce, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the sauce from cooking evenly.
- Simmer the sauce: Once the sauce is cooked, let it simmer for at least 15 minutes. This will allow the flavors to develop and meld together.
- Garnish with fresh herbs: Before serving, garnish the spaghetti with fresh herbs like basil or parsley. This will add a pop of color and flavor.
Conclusion:
Spaghetti is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, it's a great choice for a quick and easy weeknight meal. Whether you prefer a classic tomato sauce or a creamy Alfredo sauce, there's a spaghetti recipe out there for everyone. So next time you're looking for a delicious and satisfying meal, give spaghetti a try. You won't be disappointed!
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