on Oct 23, 2022, Updated Jul 29, 2024
Why You’ll Love Homemade Spaghettios
My Homemade SpaghettiOs is a weeknight wonder. This recipe takes just 20 minutes from start to finish and cooks together in just one pot, so it’s perfect for busy weeknights. This recipe is so tasty, too. For a quick sauce, it’s wonderfully rich and full of fresh 🍅 tomato flavor. It can also be made as cheesy as your family likes, for even more great flavor. Use whatever little kid-friendly pasta shape you like, such as alphabet pasta or even pastina like stellette. The result is such a warm, comforting 🍝 pasta dish that’s super satisfying and way more delicious and nutritious than the canned version.
How to Prepare Homemade Spaghettios
🧄 Add the olive oil to a pot or big skillet with high sides then add the garlic to the cold oil. 🌡️ Turn the heat to medium and let the oil and garlic heat up together. 🌿 Once the garlic is sizzling, add the Italian seasoning and tomato paste. Then give it a stir and cook for 20 seconds. 🍅 Now, add the tomato sauce and stir. 🧂 Next, add in the spaghettios and water, then sprinkle a pinch of salt and stir. 🧀 Add a Parmesan cheese rind if using. ⏲️ Let everything boil, semi-covered, on medium-low heat for 12 to 15 minutes or until the pasta is soft (or al-dente if you prefer). 🥣 Once the pasta is fully cooked, take it off the heat, remove the cheese rind, add the freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano, and stir. 😋 Garnish with fresh basil and enjoy!
Variations and Substitutions for Homemade Spaghettios
Best Served With
Enjoy this with some crusty 🥖 bread to soak up all the delicious juices. If you’re feeling ambitious, you can serve this with my No Knead Peasant Bread. My 🥗 Simple Green Salad makes this a full, balanced meal.
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