This gluten free skillet spaghetti is a quick and comforting dinner made with simple ingredients, bold Italian flavor, and a rich, hearty sauce—all in one pan. It’s an easy gluten free meal the whole family will love, perfect for busy weeknights when you want something satisfying without extra dishes.

Gluten Free Spaghetti Recipe

Not everyone is a spaghetti lover—I get it, because that used to be me too…until this recipe. This skillet spaghetti is anything but bland or boring, with bold, rich flavor that completely changes the spaghetti game. I truly hope this is the recipe that turns you into a spaghetti fan, especially since it’s made in one pan and ready in under 30 minutes.

This creamy skillet spaghetti is made with simple ingredients, but the flavor is next level. My secret to making it so rich and comforting is a splash of heavy whipping cream, followed by plenty of mozzarella and parmesan cheese. The result is a creamy, cheesy spaghetti that takes things from ordinary to absolutely crave-worthy in minutes.

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What Ingredients Are in Gluten Free Skillet Spaghetti?

Ground Beef – As always, we use our own homegrown ground beef that is grass-finished and regeneratively raised. It’s delicious, lean and so good. Our ground beef is 90/10 and I never have to drain off a bunch of fat.
Spaghetti Sauce – Spaghetti sauce is a tricky one. I find that I have a hard time finding a spaghetti sauce I truly love, so I started canning my own spaghetti sauce a few years ago. (You can find that recipe here) The sauce makes all the difference so make sure to choose a sauce with lots of flavor.
Gluten Free Spaghetti Noodles – These are the gluten free spaghetti noodles that I use for this recipe. Barilla Gluten Free Spaghetti Noodles
Mozzarella Cheese – Every recipe is better with a little cheese, so I like to add some mozzarella cheese.
Parmesan Cheese – Parmesan cheese has a distinct, rich flavor that I love so I add that too.
Heavy Whipping Cream – Heavy whipping cream adds that rich creaminess to the spaghetti but also cuts the acidity of the spaghetti sauce to make all the flavors blend perfectly.

Seasonings

Garlic Powder
Onion Powder
Sugar
Kosher Salt
Italian Seasoning
Pepper

Tools You’ll Need

Gluten Free Spaghetti Recipe

In a large frying pan or skillet, combine ground beef and seasonings.
Cook ground beef until completely cooked through.
Add in spaghetti sauce and water to ground beef mixture.
Break up spaghetti noodles and add to frying pan. Mix well.
Cover and cook on medium low for 15-20 minutes stirring frequently.
When the noodles are soft, remove cover and add in heavy whipping cream. Stir until well incorporated.
Remove from heat and sprinkle with desired amount of mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
Serve and enjoy!

Storage and Reheating

Storage:
Allow the gluten free skillet spaghetti to cool completely, then transfer leftovers to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Reheating:
Reheat in a skillet over medium-low heat, adding a splash of water, broth, or cream to loosen the sauce as needed. You can also reheat individual portions in the microwave in 30–45 second intervals, stirring between each, until heated through and creamy again.

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