Description
A comforting and indulgent one-pot spaghetti dish with creamy sauce, perfect for busy families.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey or lean beef (or plant-based substitute)
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 (24-ounce) jar marinara sauce
- 8 ounces uncooked spaghetti noodles (or gluten-free pasta)
- 8 ounces cream cheese (or dairy-free alternative)
- 1 cup cottage cheese (or dairy-free cottage cheese)
- 1/4 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt or vegan yogurt alternative)
Instructions
- In a large skillet with deep sides, brown and crumble the ground turkey or beef with the diced onion over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes until crumbly.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the broth, marinara sauce, and uncooked spaghetti noodles. Stir and bring to a boil, stirring frequently.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and stir in cream cheese, cottage cheese, and sour cream. Adjust consistency with extra broth or water if needed.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Great with fresh herbs on top, served with salad or garlic bread. Leftovers last up to 4 days in the fridge or 2 months in the freezer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking on Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: one pot spaghetti, family dinner, creamy pasta