One-Pot Greek Spaghetti with Ground Beef and Tomato Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-17 · Updated 2026-05-17

A comforting one-pot meal combining spaghetti, savory ground beef, and a rich tomato sauce infused with Mediterranean herbs for a quick and satisfying dinner. This Greek-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs extra-virgin olive oil, ground beef, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium, finely chopped onion
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
• 3 cups water
• 12 ounces, broken in half uncooked spaghetti
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 cup, crumbled, for garnish feta cheese

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil in a large deep skillet or pot over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound ground beef and 1 medium finely chopped onion, cooking for 6-8 minutes until the beef is browned and onions are translucent. Drain excess fat if necessary.
2. Step 2: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, and 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Pour in 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes and 3 cups water, stirring to combine. Add 12 ounces uncooked spaghetti broken in half, 1 teaspoon sea salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
4. Step 4: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and cover the pot. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the spaghetti is tender and the sauce has thickened, coating the noodles.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley. Serve hot, garnished with 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese for a tangy finishing touch.