Description
Homemade Spaghettios are a nostalgic comfort food that is easy to make and perfect for kids of all ages. This recipe recreates the classic canned pasta dish with a homemade twist, featuring a rich and creamy tomato sauce loaded with cheesy goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 2 cups small ring-shaped pasta (anelli or ditalini)
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In a saucepan, melt the butter and sauté garlic. Add tomato sauce, water, milk, tomato paste, sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- Add Cheese: Reduce heat, stir in cheddar and Parmesan until melted and smooth.
- Combine: Add cooked pasta to the sauce, stir to coat evenly. Simmer for 2 minutes.
- Serve: Enjoy warm!
Notes
- You can add sliced hot dogs or mini meatballs for a classic twist.
- Use whole milk for a creamier texture or dairy-free alternatives for a vegan version.
- Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
