Grandma’s Best Skillet Spaghetti – One-Pan Family Comfort Food

Looking for a hearty, quick, and satisfying meal? This Skillet Spaghetti recipe is a timeless family classic straight from Grandma’s kitchen. Made in just one pan, it’s packed with ground beef, tomatoes, spaghetti, and bold flavors—perfect for busy weeknights or cozy dinners.

Ingredients

• 907g (2 lbs) ground chuck or ground beef

• 1 can (400g) diced tomatoes

• 1 can (400g) crushed tomatoes

• 1 green bell pepper, diced (optional)

• 1 medium onion, finely chopped

• 2–3 garlic cloves, minced

• 2½ cups beef broth (or water with bouillon)

• 250g dry spaghetti (broken in half)

• 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

• 1 tbsp olive oil (for sautéing)

Instructions

1. Brown the Beef

• In a large skillet or deep pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.

• Add the ground chuck, chopped onion, and bell pepper.

• Cook until beef is browned and vegetables are soft. Drain excess fat if necessary.

2. Add Flavor

• Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

• Add diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, and Italian seasoning.

• Season with salt and pepper to taste.

3. Simmer with Spaghetti

• Pour in the beef broth and bring the mixture to a simmer.

• Add the dry spaghetti and stir to ensure it’s fully submerged in the sauce.

• Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and sauce has thickened.

4. Serve

• Once done, let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

• Optional: top with shredded Parmesan or chopped parsley for extra flavor.

Why You’ll Love This Skillet Spaghetti

• One-pan meal = easy cleanup

• Rich, savory flavor from slow-simmered tomatoes and beef

• Feeds a crowd and reheats beautifully

• Perfect comfort food for any season

Tips & Variations

• Use Italian sausage instead of ground beef for added spice

• Stir in a handful of shredded cheese at the end for a cheesy version

• Add mushrooms or spinach for extra veggies

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