This 10-minute spaghetti is the ultimate weeknight rescue: savory ground meat and sweet stewed tomatoes come together with gooey melted mozzarella for a dinner that tastes like it simmered all afternoon. It is hearty, comforting, and on the table before anyone can ask what is for dinner. If you love quick pasta nights, our Classic Spaghetti Bolognese and One-Pan Quick Pasta with Tomatoes and Cheese are two more family favorites to try.
Ingredients
- 300-400 g ground meat
- 5-6 tomatoes
- 300 g mozzarella
- 1 onion, chopped
- Olive oil
- Red and black pepper
- 200 g spaghetti
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti until al dente.
- Lightly fry the tomatoes in olive oil. Score a cross on top of each, add the chopped onion, cover, and stew 10 minutes.
- Peel the tomatoes, add the ground meat to the center, mash the tomatoes, and mix with salt and spices.
- Stir in the tomato paste, garlic, and grated mozzarella.
- Combine with the cooked spaghetti, heat through, and serve hot.
Tips
- Cook the spaghetti just until al dente — it will finish cooking when you toss it with the hot sauce and cheese.
- Score a cross on each tomato before stewing so the skins slip off easily.
- Grate the mozzarella fresh rather than using pre-shredded cheese — it melts much more smoothly into the sauce. For more quick pasta inspiration, browse the pasta recipes at Allrecipes.
Nutrition
Per 100 g: 219 kcal, protein 10 g, fat 8 g, carbs 15 g.