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Speedy Spaghetti

Name: Speedy Spaghetti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ pound ground beef; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce; 1 ½ cups water; 1 ½ teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon dried parsley; ½ pinch dried basil; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 4 ounces uncooked spaghetti

Rating: 4.33 stars

64 Ratings
52 Reviews
18 Photos

If your tired of the traditional spaghetti noodles with sauce poured over, give this one a try. This is the only way my family will eat their spaghetti.

By RAE921

Recipe Summary

prep:

15 mins

cook:

25 mins

total:

40 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 4 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

½ pound ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 ½ cups water
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dried parsley
½ pinch dried basil
½ teaspoon black pepper
4 ounces uncooked spaghetti

Directions

Step 1

In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with the onion until all pink is gone; drain.

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Step 2

Stir in tomato sauce, water, salt, parsley, basil and pepper; mix well. Heat until sauce boils. Break spaghetti in half and drop into sauce a little at a time. Cover and turn to low.
Step 3

Cook until spaghetti is tender, approximately 20 to 25 minutes. Stir occasionally to keep from sticking to pan and from noodles sticking together. Add water, 1/2 to 1 cup, if it starts to dry out and noodles are not cooked.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

251.9 calories; protein 15.4g 31% DV; carbohydrates 28.9g 9% DV; fat 8.5g 13% DV; cholesterol 34.3mg 11% DV; sodium 1534.6mg 61% DV. Full Nutrition

Reviews (52)

Most helpful positive review

RAE921

09/12/2006

I wasnt sure how to add a correction on my posted recipe. I only add 1/2 tsp of salt(if that) to this recipe.So please do not add 1 1/2 tsp like the recipe says. Also...this is a cooking down process. Everytime i remove the lid to stir...aprrox every 5-10 min..i make sure there is enough liquid to continue cooking the noodles to "done" i just gradually add 1/2 cup water as needed everytime i stir until the noodles are comp[letely cooked. This is a very good recipe if done correctly:) Read More

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Most helpful critical review

ASHLYNNS MOMMY

11/21/2003

Pretty good I added some other spices to liven up the sauce. I found it WAY too salty though. I think I will stick to my other recipe thanks anyway. Read More

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(4)

64 Ratings

5 star values: 36
4 star values: 18
3 star values: 6
2 star values: 3
1 star values: 1

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RAE921

09/12/2006

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Christine Berning Klasson

01/21/2008

Ihave been making speedy spaghetti for 27 years. We love it. I break the spaghetti into 1" pieces. Also I use one large can tomatoes-chopped. add 2 cups grated cheese and one small can diced olives. The cheese-mix 3/4 into spaghetti mixture and the rest on top of mixture. add olives on top. sprinkle with oregano. delish Read More

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XUGIRL

10/23/2003

Excellent recipe! Extremely easy to make and very tasty. Read More

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KYMBNY

06/12/2007

Great recipe! I used part of a jar of prepared spaghetti sauce and one can of tomato sauce and seasoned to taste. Loved how easy it was. Thanks! Read More

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Sandra Barber Hughes

08/14/2011

I can't say that I followed the receipe. I know I know...people hate that. But I love the idea it gives to make everything in one pot. She is correct this is a cooking down process and you have to watch the noodles when you add the water. After I tried this the first time I decided that this is how I was going to make spaghetti from now on. Read More

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KRISMARIE63

08/31/2004

I loved this recipe! It was so easy. My family loved it. The next time I make it I will add about half the amount of salt and pepper and more Italian seasonings. I also added minced garlic. It's a keeper! Read More

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Pam Ziegler Lutz

02/10/2011

This was so good and so easy! I used whole wheat spaghetti. I did have to add extra water but that may have been because of the spaghetti I used. I will be making this again for a quick hearty delicious meal! Thanks for sharing this recipe! Read More

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Mrs. C

10/22/2009

This is so easy and comfort food at its best. I like to add a small can of mushrooms. Read More

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NANOO1

02/14/2011

My family loved this...only change was I used ground turkey instead of beef. We're trying to eat lighter this year. Wow very good. Read More

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ASHLYNNS MOMMY

11/21/2003

Pretty good I added some other spices to liven up the sauce. I found it WAY too salty though. I think I will stick to my other recipe thanks anyway. Read More

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Nutritional Information

Speedy Spaghetti

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Calories: 251.9

% Daily Value *

protein: 31 %

carbohydrates: 9 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 12 %

sugars:

fat: 13 %

saturated fat: 16 %

cholesterol: 11 %

vitamin a iu: 8 %

niacin equivalents: 62 %

vitamin b6: 18 %

vitamin c: 15 %

folate: 21 %

calcium: 4 %

iron: 18 %

magnesium: 16 %

potassium: 17 %

sodium: 61 %

thiamin: 39 %

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.