Homemade SpaghettiOs Recipe

If you’re craving something quick, hearty, and easy to clean up, this Homemade SpaghettiOs recipe is for you. In just 30 minutes, you’ll have a one-pot meal that’s both comforting and surprisingly nutritious thanks to the bone broth base. It’s a weeknight-friendly dinner that’s as practical as it is satisfying, giving you a homemade twist on a nostalgic classic that feels fresh and wholesome.

Servings people

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 30

Equipment

garlic mincer
large pot
spatula
cheese grater

Ingredients

2 tbsp butter
2 large garlic cloves minced
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 can tomato sauce (15oz)
2-3 cups broth of choice (I prefer chicken bone broth)
1 tbsp cane sugar (can sub honey)
¼ tsp paprika
¼ tsp onion powder
kosher salt & black pepper to taste
2 cups anellini pasta (8oz)*
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (2-2.5oz)

Instructions

Bring a large pot to medium heat and add butter. Once melted, add garlic and saute for 30 seconds, until fragrant. Then, add in the tomato paste, stir and let cook for 1-2 more minutes, or until it's turned a deep brick color.
2 tbsp butter, 2 large garlic cloves, 2 tbsp tomato paste
Add in tomato sauce, broth, sugar, paprika, onion powder, salt & pepper. If you prefer a thicker sauce, use 2 cups of broth. If you prefer a thinner sauce, or if you are planning to meal prep this, I recommend using up to 3 cups of broth. Stir, then bring up to a boil.
1 can tomato sauce, 2-3 cups broth of choice, 1 tbsp cane sugar, ¼ tsp paprika, ¼ tsp onion powder, kosher salt & black pepper
Once boiling, add the pasta, making sure it's fully submerged/covered, and reduce heat to medium-low. Let simmer for 20 minutes, stirring every few minutes to prevent the pasta from sticking to the bottom of the pot. Timing may vary by brand of pasta.
2 cups anellini pasta
Finally, add in the cheddar cheese and stir until melted. Taste and adjust the amount of seasonings to your preference. Enjoy!
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

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Notes

*NOTE: I ordered this pasta on Amazon, as I couldn't find it in stores, and it ended up being the perfect size and shape to replicate spaghettiOs! Here are a few other options on Amazon that look great too: La Molisana, Anna, Ronzoni & Rummo. If you're gluten free, you can use these but they are significantly smaller rings!

NUTRITION INFO: The nutrition information listed below is per serving, assuming that you use 2 cups of chicken bone broth.

Calories: 421kcal

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Cheddar, Copycat Recipe, Easy Dinner, One Pan, pasta, SpaghettiOs, Tomato Sauce

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