Homemade Spaghetti-O's

Name: Homemade Spaghetti-O's
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 16 ounce ring-shaped pasta (Anellini Siciliani); 30 ounce tomato sauce; 1 Tablespoon Cantanzaro herbs; 2 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon salt, optional; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 16 ounces Italian style meatballs; Freshly shaved Parmesan cheese for garnish; Fresh basil for garnish

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These homemade Spaghetti-O's are an elevated version of the childhood classic, enhanced with a tasty sauce and Italian-style meatballs.

By TheDailyGourmet

Published on August 16, 2024

closeup of bowl of ring shaped pasta with tomato sauce, meatballs, basil, and Parmesan shavings

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

5

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Original recipe (1X) yields 5 servings

16 ounces ring-shaped pasta (Anelli Siciliani)
30 ounces tomato sauce
1 tablespoon Cantanzaro herbs, (such as Savory Spice Shop® 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, or as needed, for garnish
fresh basil, for garnish

Directions

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in pasta and return to a boil. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, drain pasta, and set aside.
Add tomato sauce, Cantanzaro herbs, sugar, salt. and pepper to the pot; bring to a simmer over medium-low heat.
Meanwhile, cut each meatball into 4 pieces. Roll each piece into a mini meatball. Drop meatballs into sauce; simmer until heated through, about 10 minutes. If sauce seems too thick, thin out by adding pasta water, 1 tablespoon at a time.
Stir in cooked pasta rings. Garnish with basil leaves and Parmesan shavings and serve immediately.

Cook’s Note

Italian-style meatballs are found in the refrigerated section of most grocery stores. I found Cantanzaro herbs and anelli pasta online.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

539	Calories
27g	Fat
50g	Carbs
26g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 5
Calories 539
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27g	35%
Saturated Fat 10g	51%
Cholesterol 77mg	26%
Sodium 1837mg	80%
Total Carbohydrate 50g	18%
Dietary Fiber 7g	24%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 26g	53%
Vitamin C 13mg	15%
Calcium 281mg	22%
Iron 5mg	27%
Potassium 901mg	19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.