Description
Enjoy a nostalgic twist on a classic favorite with this homemade Spaghetti-O’s recipe. Ring-shaped pasta is simmered in a flavorful tomato sauce with Italian-style meatballs, topped with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil for a comforting and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 16 ounces ring-shaped pasta (Anelli Siciliani)
- 30 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon Cantanzaro herbs
- 2 teaspoons white sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 16 ounces Italian-style meatballs
- 1/2 cup freshly shaved Parmesan cheese, for garnish
- fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Cook the ring-shaped pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare Sauce: In a large pot, combine tomato sauce, Cantanzaro herbs, sugar, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Add Meatballs: Add Italian-style meatballs to the sauce and simmer for a few minutes until heated through.
- Combine: Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and meatballs, stirring gently to coat.
- Serve: Divide the Spaghetti-O’s into bowls, garnish with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil, and serve hot.
Notes
- You can customize this recipe by adding more vegetables like diced bell peppers or mushrooms to the sauce.
- Feel free to use store-bought or homemade meatballs for this dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg