One Pot Cowboy Spaghetti

This one pot cowboy spaghetti, is rich with bold flavors and vibrant textures. Long spaghetti noodles are tossed with browned ground beef, kielbasa sausage slices, and a savory tomato-based sauce. I topped with melted cheddar cheese that stretches into the pasta, creating a creamy, cheesy layer that perfectly coats every strand. Fresh parsley sprinkled on top adds a pop of green color and brightness to the dish. Served directly from the skillet, it embodies rustic comfort food that is both filling and family-friendly.

Why One Pot Meals Are the Best

One pot meals like cowboy spaghetti are loved because they simplify cooking and cleanup without sacrificing flavor. When you cook everything in one pot, the ingredients meld together beautifully, creating deep, layered flavors. They are perfect for busy weeknights, family dinners, or when you need a comforting dish without the hassle of multiple pans. Plus, one pot meals make it easy to feed a crowd while keeping the cleanup to a minimum.

One Pot Cowboy Spaghetti

This One Pot Cowboy Spaghetti combines ground beef, kielbasasausage, spaghetti noodles, and a flavorful tomato sauce, all simmered togetherin one pot and finished with melted cheddar cheese for a hearty, comfortingmeal.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Total Time 55 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 8

Ingredients

  

• 8 strips bacon chopped
• 1 ring 13 ounces kielbasa sausage, sliced
• 1 yellow onion finely diced
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 ½ cups beef broth
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons hot sauce
• 8 ounces dry spaghetti broken in half
• 2 cans 14.5 ounces each diced tomatoes, undrained
• ½ cup tomato sauce
• ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded
• Fresh chopped for garnish

Instructions

 

• 8 strips bacon, chopped
• 13 ounces Kielbasa Sausage, sliced
• 1 Yellow Onion, finely diced
• 1 teaspoon Minced Garlic
• ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
• ¼ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
• 1 pound Ground Beef
• 1 ½ cups Beef Broth
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons Hot Sauce
• 8 ounces Dry Spaghetti, broken in half
• 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) Diced Tomatoes, undrained
• ½ cup Tomato Sauce
• ½ cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded
• Freshly chopped Parsley, for garnish
• In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the chopped bacon, stirring occasionally, until it’s browned and slightly crisp, about 7–8 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, reserving 1 tablespoon of bacon grease in the skillet.
• To the skillet with the bacon grease, add the sliced kielbasa. Cook until browned on both sides, about 4–5 minutes. Transfer kielbasa to the plate with the bacon.
• Add the diced onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3–5 minutes. Add the minced garlic, kosher salt, and black pepper. Stir and cook for 1 more minute.
• Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until it’s no longer pink, about 5–8 minutes. Drain off any excess grease.
• Reduce the heat to medium-low. Stir in the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce.
• Return the cooked bacon and kielbasa to the skillet. Stir to combine.
• Add the broken spaghetti in a criss-cross pattern over the meat mixture to help prevent sticking.
• Pour the diced tomatoes (with the liquid) and tomato sauce evenly over the top.
• Gently press the pasta down so they are mostly submerged in the liquid. Cover with a lid and simmer for 15–20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes to prevent sticking. After each stir, replace the lid.
• Once the pasta is al dente, remove the lid and stir to fully combine the pasta and sauce. Smooth the surface with a spoon.
• Sprinkle the shredded Cheddar cheese evenly over the top. Cover and let sit for about 5 minutes, until the cheese is melted.
• Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.

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Recipe Tips

To prevent clumping, break the spaghetti in half before adding it to the pot. This will ensure the noodles cook evenly in the sauce and absorb all the smoky, savory flavors.

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