One Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs
Dinner doesn't get much easier than this One Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs. Dry spaghetti and frozen meatballs cook in a seasoned marinara sauce in under 30 minutes for a family-friendly Italian meal.
Servings: 6
Calories: 439kcal
Ingredients
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
- 1½ cups low sodium beef or chicken broth
- 1 cup water or red wine
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
- 12 ounces dry spaghetti uncooked and broken in half
- 24 fully cooked 1- to 1-½ inch frozen Italian meatballs no need to thaw (about 1 pound)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese divided
Instructions
- Add the marinara, diced tomatoes, broth, water, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using) to a Dutch oven and place over HIGH heat. Stir in the frozen meatballs.
- Bring the sauce to a boil and add the uncooked spaghetti. Cover and simmer for 16 to 18 minutes or until the pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally throughout the cooking time.
- Remove the lid and stir in the parsley and half of the Parmesan. Garnish with remaining Parmesan.
Nutrition
Calories: 439kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 839mg | Potassium: 910mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 796IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 145mg | Iron: 3mg