Easy Homemade Spaghetti O’s with Meatballs
Indulge in a nostalgic twist on a childhood classic with these Easy Homemade Spaghetti O’s with Meatballs. This quick, comforting dish is perfect for busy weeknights or relaxed weekends, bringing together tender beef meatballs and fun-shaped Annelini pasta in a rich, flavorful tomato sauce. Ready in just 25 minutes, this one-pot meal is sure to be a hit with the whole family. Customize it with your favorite veggies or extra spices for a dish that caters to everyone’s taste buds. With minimal cleanup required and an abundance of flavor, you’ll find yourself making this recipe time and again!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 (6 or 7-ounce) can tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons pizza seasoning or dried oregano
- 2 cups frozen mini beef meatballs
- 5–6 cups beef broth or water
- 16 ounces dried Annelini pasta
- Optional: grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large nonstick stock pot over medium heat. Stir in tomato paste, pizza seasoning, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder; cook for about 5 minutes.
- Add optional sugar, frozen meatballs, and beef broth; bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Stir in Annelini pasta and cook until al dente according to package instructions, adding more broth if necessary.
- Turn off the heat; stir in optional Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 30mg