One-Pot Meatballs with Spaghetti

One-Pot Meatballs with Spaghetti

The ultimate spaghetti meatballs recipe in one pan

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 15m
Cook Time: 15m
Total Time: 30m
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (12 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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To serve

Nutritional Information

475
Calories
12g
Fat
121mg
Cholesterol
54g
Carbs
8g
Sugar
36g
Protein
One-Pot Meatballs with Spaghetti

Recipe Description

This One-Pot Meatballs with Spaghetti recipe is an adapted version of my Juicy Beef Meatballs recipe, with the main difference being that you cook everything all together in one big pan. What’s the advantage? (Apart from obviously saving on washing up!) Well by cooking the pasta in the beefy, tomato sauce of the meatballs, it soaks up all that amazing flavor as it cooks.

When you come to serve it’s not only the meatballs that taste amazing but the pasta too! Cooking in one pan also makes this a really quick and easy method, so it’s the ultimate spaghetti meatballs recipe in my eyes!

To make my One-Pot Meatballs with Spaghetti, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for One-Pot Meatballs with Spaghetti

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Make the meatballs

    5 min
    Step 1 - One-Pot Meatballs with SpaghettiStep 1 - One-Pot Meatballs with Spaghetti

    Add the minced beef, egg, parmesan, half the chopped onion and breadcrumbs to a large bowl and season with salt and pepper. With clean hands, combine everything together in the bowl. One at a time, take a lump of the mixture and shape into a ball, until you have 16 meatballs. Lay them on a plate.

  2. 2

    Fry the meatballs

    5 min
    Step 2 - One-Pot Meatballs with SpaghettiStep 2 - One-Pot Meatballs with Spaghetti

    Melt the butter in a large skillet over a medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and cook for 5-6 minutes, turning every so often so that they are browned all over.

  3. 3

    Cook the onions and garlic

    2 min
    Step 3 - One-Pot Meatballs with SpaghettiStep 3 - One-Pot Meatballs with Spaghetti

    Put the remaining chopped onions in the pan, with the celery and garlic and cook for 3-4 minutes until the onions become translucent.

  4. 4

    Add the rest of the ingredients

    2 min
    Step 4 - One-Pot Meatballs with SpaghettiStep 4 - One-Pot Meatballs with Spaghetti

    Add the tomatoes, tomato puree, sugar, thyme and boiled water to the pan and stir everything together. Bring the mixture to the boil and finally add the pasta.

  5. 5

    Cook the pasta

    15 min
    Step 5 - One-Pot Meatballs with Spaghetti

    Reduce the heat, cover the skillet and leave to cook for 10-12 minutes until the pasta is cooked. Stir every now and again and if the sauce looks like it is becoming dry, add a little more boiling water.

  6. 6

    Serving One-Pot Meatballs with Spaghetti

    1 min
    Step 6 - One-Pot Meatballs with Spaghetti

    Check the seasoning and adjust if needed. Take the stalks of thyme out, before ladling the pasta and meatballs evenly between four dishes. Pour over the sauce and sprinkle with parmesan and parsley to serve.

Try this One-Pot Meatballs with Spaghetti and see how you get on with this new method. Don’t forget to share your cooking experience - tag #cookmerecipes in your meatballs posts and leave a comment below!

About the author

Jeff O'connor

Jeff is a 38-year-old bachelor who prefers not to waste his time on salads and light meals. He’s a true carnivore who knows how to enjoy food to the max! Jeff will tell you how to cook rich and filling meals from scratch, bringing some real meaty decadence to your kitchen. His recipes are sure to satisfy every meat lover!

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (12 reviews)
Emily
September 3, 2024
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I was super excited to try this One-Pot Meatballs with Spaghetti recipe. It turned out so delicious! My family loved it, and I loved how easy it was to make. I cooked this for a quick weeknight dinner, and everyone asked for seconds.

QuickCookerQ
September 3, 2024
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Delicious! My kids gobbled it up and asked for seconds. I’m so proud to serve this easy, flavorful dish that brings us together.

Vicky
May 6, 2024
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Super delicious, family loved!

Tina
October 5, 2023
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I tried the One-Pot Meatballs with Spaghetti for a family dinner and it was simply great! Cooking everything in one pan not only saved time, but the flavors were amazing. My kids loved it too. I can't believe how easy it was to make. I'll definitely be recommending this recipe to my friends.

Quinn
October 1, 2023
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Family loved it

Megan Smith
May 10, 2023
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So easy, me and my hubby love it.

Olivia
April 17, 2023
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Yummy!

Fiona
April 21, 2021
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Superb. Loved it!

Alice Johnson
October 25, 2019
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Simply delicious meal!

Zachary Thompson
September 14, 2019
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Delicious

Sofia
April 11, 2019
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Delicioso! Esta receta fue todo un éxito en nuestra cena familiar. Mis hijos adoraron las albóndigas y la pasta absorbió todos los sabores. No podía creer lo fácil que fue hacerlo todo en una sola olla. Definitivamente me ayudará a minimizar la limpieza. ¡Gracias por esta receta increíble!

sarah
March 22, 2019
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Thanks!

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