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Homemade Spaghetti-o's are warm and comforting and full of nostalgia. Spaghetti-o's have those iconic pasta rings floating around in a creamy tomato sauce topped off with mini meatballs. I promise this homemade version tastes so much better than you remember.

Homemade Spaghetti-o's

Homemade Spaghetti-o's are warm and comforting and full of nostalgia. Spaghetti-o's have those iconic pasta rings floating around in a creamy tomato sauce topped off with mini meatballs. I promise this homemade version tastes so much better than you remember.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

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Ingredients
  

Method
 

  1. In a large saucepan, combine the water, tomato sauce, milk, sugar, and garlic powder. Stir well and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
  2. Once the sauce is simmering, stir in the shredded cheddar cheese. Continue stirring until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
  3. Pour in the uncooked pasta rings and stir to combine. Reduce the heat to low.
  4. Let the pasta simmer gently for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rings are cooked through and tender.
  5. Tip: If the sauce thickens too much while the pasta cooks, stir in a splash of milk or water to loosen it up.
  6. Stir in the cooked meatballs and heat through for a few more minutes.
  7. Ladle into bowls and serve warm. It’s cozy, nostalgic, and totally kid-approved!

Nutrition

Calories: 422kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 20gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 905mgPotassium: 519mgFiber: 4gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 1049IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 364mgIron: 1mg

Notes

  • If you can't find the ring pasta use something similar in size like ditalini, small shells, or elbow macaroni
  • Make sure to turn the heat to low and simmer the rings in the sauce rather than a rapid boil or the bottom might burn. Stir occasionally to prevent the rings from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
  • Do not use spaghetti sauce, use canned tomato sauce.
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