The Laziest Way to Cook Spaghetti: One Pot Wonder!

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey lowers fat content while ground pork is often less expensive.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes provide a lighter flavor while crushed tomatoes are budget-friendly.

bell pepper

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: carrots

Zucchini offers similar texture with fewer calories, while carrots are economical.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is often cheaper.

Boil water in a large pot and add spaghetti; cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.

Drain spaghetti and set aside.

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add ground beef to the skillet; cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Mix in diced bell pepper, carrots, and green beans; sauté for 3-4 minutes.

Stir in tomato paste and canned tomatoes; cook for 5 minutes.

Season with salt, black pepper, bay leaves, thyme, and cayenne pepper; simmer for 10 minutes.

Combine cooked spaghetti with the sauce; toss until evenly coated.

Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

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