Easy Veggie and Meat Spaghetti is quick to make in just 30 minutes on the stove and only 6 steps. This classic Italian dinner is a great way to get dinner on the table in very little time. The sauce can also be made vegan by eliminating the meat.
Why I love this recipe
This easy recipe is a great way to get extra vegetables into your family meals. We serve ours with homemade garlic bread or these homemade breadsticks.
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Ingredients
(amounts are listed in the recipe card at the bottom of the post)
uncooked spaghetti noodles
olive oil
yellow onion
green bell pepper
jarred minced garlic
lean ground beef
canned diced tomatoes
marinara sauce
dried oregano
dried basil
salt
sugar
balsamic vinegar
Substitutions
You can use spaghetti sauce instead of marinara sauce.
Try using fresh basil and oregano instead of dried.
Try using other pasta shapes instead of spaghetti.
Equipment used for this recipe
How to make Veggie and Meat Spaghetti
Step 1 – On a cutting board, dice the onion and green bell peppers.
Step 2 – In a large Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the oil, onions, green peppers, garlic, and ground meat until the meat is browned.
Step 3 – Stir in the tomatoes, marinara sauce, oregano, basil, salt, sugar, and balsamic vinegar. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cover and cook for 20 minutes.
Step 4 – When the sauce starts to simmer, In another large saucepan cook the spaghetti noodles according to the package directions, then drain in a colander.
Step 5 – Remove the sauce from the heat and add additional salt and pepper if desired.
Step 6 – Serve the sauce over the pasta or mix them together. Top with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Pro Tips
To make this a vegan spaghetti, omit the meat and choose your favorite vegan pasta. You can also use a vegan meat substitute.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days. Store in a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months.
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Veggie and Meat Spaghetti (with Vegan option)
Easy Veggie and Meat Spaghetti is quick to make in just 30 minutes on the stove and only 6 steps. This classic Italian dinner is a great way to get dinner on the table in very little time. The sauce can also be made vegan by eliminating the meat.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces of uncooked spaghetti noodles
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion
- 1 small green bell pepper
- 2 teaspoons jarred minced garlic
- 1/2 pound lean ground beef
- 14 ounce can of diced tomatoes
- 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 Tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
- Optional – Parmesan cheese for topping
Instructions
- On a cutting board, dice the onion and green bell peppers.
- In a Dutch oven pot over medium heat, cook the oil, onions, green peppers, garlic, and ground beef until the meat is browned.
- Stir in the tomatoes, marinara sauce, oregano, basil, salt, sugar, and balsamic vinegar. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cover and cook for 20 minutes.
- When the sauce starts to simmer, in another large saucepan, cook the spaghetti noodles according to the package directions, then drain in a colander.
- Remove the sauce from the heat and add additional salt and pepper if desired.
- Serve the sauce over the pasta or mix them together. Top with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- To make this a vegan spaghetti, omit the meat and choose your favorite vegan pasta. You can also use a vegan meat substitute.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days. Store in a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 517Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 889mgCarbohydrates: 69gFiber: 7gSugar: 13gProtein: 28g
Nutrition information is a guideline only, is calculated automatically by third party software, and absolute accuracy is not guaranteed.
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