Best Busy Day Spaghetti Dinner Recipes

BUSY-DAY DINNER

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I have used this recipe for over 30 years because it is delicious and so easy to make. You can mix it up in an electric skillet or on your stovetop. Kids love the tomato flavor and the crunch of the celery.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 package (7 ounces) elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
1 cup finely chopped celery
1 cup chopped green pepper
1 cup finely chopped onion
2 cups thinly sliced carrots
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon chili powder

Steps:

In a large saucepan, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium heat; reduce heat and simmer gently, covered, for 30 minutes. Add water if a thinner stew is desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 896mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

ONE-POT SPAGHETTI DINNER

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Mamma mia! What's the secret to this one-pot spaghetti? A homemade jar sauce and a one-pot cooking method makes this family favorite recipe quick and delicious. -Carol Benzel-Schmidt, Stanwood, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1-3/4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
3 cups tomato juice
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, drained
1 can (8 ounces) no-salt-added tomato sauce
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground mace, optional
6 ounces uncooked multigrain spaghetti, broken into pieces
Optional: Fresh mozzarella cheese pearls or shaved Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, cook beef and mushrooms over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles; drain. Add tomato juice, tomatoes, tomato sauce, onion and seasonings., Bring to a boil. Stir in spaghetti. Simmer, covered, 12-15 minutes or until spaghetti is tender. If desired, serve with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 925mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

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