One-Pot Spaghetti and Meat Sauce

Ingredients

Ingredients

Total Time	30 min.
Yields	6 servings

1 lb	90% ground beef
3/4 teaspoon	kosher salt
1/4 cup	diced onion
3 cloves	minced garlic
1 can (28 ounces)	crushed tomatoes
	black pepper, to taste
2 cups	water
4	torn basil leaves, plus optional more for garnish
8 ounces	wheat or gluten-free spaghetti, broken in half (I love Delallo)
	Grated parmesan cheese, optional for serving

Instructions

1. Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over high heat.
2. When hot add the beef and salt and cook, breaking up about 3 minutes.
3. Add the onions, and garlic and cook until softened, 3 to 4 minutes.
4. Add the crushed tomatoes, black pepper, water and basil and stir, add the spaghetti, making sure the liquid covers everything without stirring.
5. Cover and cook medium-low heat until the water is absorbed and the pasta is cooked, about 17 minutes.
6. Serve topped with grated cheese if desired!