Transform simple spaghetti into a hearty, comforting meal with this Iron Skillet Spaghetti. Ground beef is browned and simmered with onions, garlic, and crushed tomatoes to create a robust, savory sauce. The pasta is tossed directly into the skillet, layered with low-fat cheddar cheese, and baked until golden and crispy on top. This dish offers a perfect balance of tender noodles, rich meat sauce, and melted cheese, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or family gatherings. It&# 226;ÂÂs a rustic, satisfying take on classic Italian-American comfort food that delivers big flavor with minimal effort.
Iron Skillet Spaghetti
Description
Transform simple spaghetti into a hearty, comforting meal with this Iron Skillet Spaghetti. Ground beef is browned and simmered with onions, garlic, and crushed tomatoes to create a robust, savory sauce. The pasta is tossed directly into the skillet, layered with low-fat cheddar cheese, and baked until golden and crispy on top. This dish offers a perfect balance of tender noodles, rich meat sauce, and melted cheese, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or family gatherings. It&# 226;ÂÂs a rustic, satisfying take on classic Italian-American comfort food that delivers big flavor with minimal effort.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (177ðC).
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Cook spaghetti or linguine according to package directions until al dente; drain and set aside.
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In a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven, brown 1.5 lbs ground beef over medium-high heat until no pink remains; drain excess fat.
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Add 2 tbsp vegetable oil to the skillet if needed, then sauté 1 large minced onion and 1 minced garlic clove until softened and fragrant.
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Stir in 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes, 2 tsp dried oregano, and 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley.
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Simmer the sauce for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
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Add the drained pasta to the skillet and stir to coat evenly with the sauce.
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Stir in 1 cup of the grated low-fat Cheddar cheese.
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Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of Cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
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Bake uncovered for 30 minutes or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly crispy on top.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 148.7kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 1.2g2%
- Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 1.1mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 28.4g10%
- Dietary Fiber 2.0g8%
- Sugars 0.6g
- Protein 5.7g12%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
