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One Pan Spaghetti

One Pan Spaghetti in a pot
Makes: 10 servings

Perfect for a busy weeknight, this one pan spaghetti dish has grains, vegetables, meat, and dairy. Enjoy it with a side of fruit.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound 90% lean ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 1/2 cups water
  • 1 can (15 ounces) low-sodium tomato sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon rosemary
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 16 ounces spaghetti noodles, broken
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Brown meat and onions in a large skillet over medium-high heat (300 degrees F in an electric skillet). Drain fat.
  3. Stir in water, tomato sauce, sugar, and spices; bring to a boil.
  4. Add spaghetti, cover pan, and simmer 10 to 15 minutes, stirring often to prevent sticking.
  5. When spaghetti is tender, top with grated cheese.
  6. Refrigerate leftovers with in 2 hours.

Notes

For 16 ounces of broken spaghetti noodles, use about 1/3 of a one pound box.

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Source:

Food Hero
Oregon State University Cooperative Extension Service

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 cup
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 317
Total Fat 7 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Cholesterol 33 mg
Sodium 146 mg
Carbohydrates 44 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Sugars 3 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 18 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 105 mg
Iron 3 mg
Potassium 336 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 317
Total Fat 7 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 33 mg
Carbohydrates 44 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Sugars 3 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 18 g
Minerals
Calcium 105 mg
Potassium 336 mg
Sodium 146 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 3 mg
Magnesium 43 mg
Phosphorus 210 mg
Selenium 43 mg
Zinc 3 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 29 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.3 mg
Vitamin B12 1.0 mcg
Vitamin C 4 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 4 mcg
Folate 162 mcg
Thiamin 0.4 mg
Riboflavin 0.3 mg
Niacin 5 mg
Choline 40 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Dairy 1/4 cups
Grains 2 ounces
Protein Foods 1 ounces
Vegetables 1/4 cups