You only need one pan to make this recipe for Skillet Spaghetti and Meatballs because the spaghetti cooks right in the sauce! Your weeknight dinner just got even easier!
Hi friends!
Are you totally shocked that I’m back with another skillet dinner? In reality, I actually made this back in December, took pictures, the whole shebang. But for some reason I thought it was a good idea to sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese all over the skillet when it was done. Bad idea. Tasted good. Looked terrible.
In any event, it took me until last weekend but I finally remade it. This time, I opted to garnish with parmesan and parsley and the photos turned out much better 🙂 So now I can finally share it with you guys!
I know spaghetti and meatballs is not an original recipe…but it is a favorite. And this is the first time I’ve tried cooking the spaghetti noodles right in the pan and I gotta say, I love it! It’s super easy and I think it helps the sauce stick to the noodles better which is a bonus in my opinion.
So here’s what you do:
PrintSkillet Spaghetti and Meatballs
You only need one pan to make this recipe for Skillet Spaghetti and Meatballs because the spaghetti cooks right in the sauce! Your weeknight dinner just got even easier!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: serves 4
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken or turkey
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 25 ounce jar spaghetti sauce
- 2 cups water
- 4 ounces uncooked spaghetti noodles
- optional: grated parmesan and fresh herbs for topping
Instructions
- Combine first 7 ingredients in a bowl and mix until just combined.
- Form into 14-16 meatballs.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear meatballs, rotating every minute.
- Add sauce to pan. Fill jar 2/3 full with water. Shake the jar and add liquid to the pan. (If you’re using homemade sauce, just add 2 cups water).
- Clear space in the middle of the pan between the meatballs. Break noodles in half and add to the pan. Cover and let simmer for 8 minutes.
- Stir, cover and cook 8-10 minutes more or until pasta reaches desired doneness.
- Top with cheese and fresh herbs before serving.
So what do you think?! Can you handle it? As usual, if you don’t have a lid for your skillet, just cover it with a big baking sheet! Works like a charm.
This meal is fancy enough for dinner guests and simple enough for a weeknight family meal! Feel free to sub your own favorite meatball recipe….just make them all similar sized so they cook evenly.
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Enjoy!
–Lindsay–
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This is perfect timing! I have never made meatballs before and last night my kids asked if I would. This will be my first attempt!
Looks amazing!!
I love spaghetti and meatballs but have never made it in one pan–can not wait to try this out!
I’ve honestly never made my noodles in the sauce instead of in water. It’s genius! Thanks for the idea.
I really need to get in on the skillet pasta deal. This looks amazing!
One-pot meals are the BEST!!! Saves so many dishes. Ha. Spaghetti and meatballs is my hubby’s fav meal. I must try your version!
Gosh darn this looks good Lindsay! 🙂
I <3 meatballs! And one pot meals are the BOMB. You can share as many as you'd like 😉
Your recipes are always SO good I cannot wait to make this, will be using gluten free pasta! xo C
Wow! That is one gorgeous photo. And that ratio of pasta to sauce and meatballs is just how I like it.
Yum! This looks amazing! I’ll be making the GF version of this next week for sure!
i love that this is a one pan recipe. I’ve done the sprinkle a little too much (or slice too soon before getting a good shot) with multiple recipes before, but at least you get to make a delicious recipe again!
This is brilliant!