Homemade Spaghettios

4.50 from 2 votes

This homemade spaghettiOs recipe with mini meatballs is sure to bring back all the memories from your childhood, and they're so easy to make from scratch without milk or egg. The classic flavor of the tomato sauce provides the perfect amount of sweetness and comfort. Your kids will love them, and they're sure to become a family favorite in no time.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Mains

Cuisine: American

Keyword: beef, dairy free, egg free, kid-friendly, meatballs, pasta

Servings: servings

Calories: 273kcal

Author: Melissa Belanger

Ingredients

For the meatballs:

1/2 pound lean ground beef
1/4 cup Panko breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt

For the sauce:

1 15- ounce can tomato sauce
3 tablespoons unsweetened, plain dairy free milk
1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon sugar optional
Salt & pepper to taste

For the pasta:

8 ounces pasta rings or other small pasta

Instructions

Cook the pasta. Cook the pasta according to package directions for al dente, in a large saucepan of salted water. Drain pasta and let rest in colander or strainer.
Baked meatball method: Preheat your oven to 400˚F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper (optional).
Combine the meatballs ingredients in a mixing bowl and mix until evenly combined. Portion meatballs into teaspoon-sized balls and place on prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 10 minutes, or until the meatballs reach 165˚F. Remove from oven and set aside.
In the same saucepan that you cooked the pasta, combine the sauce ingredients. Cook over high heat, until heated through.
Return the pasta to the pot and add the meatballs. Stir to coat the pasta and meatballs with sauce.
Lazy meatball method: Combine the meatballs ingredients in a mixing bowl and mix until evenly combined.
When the pasta is cooked, use the same saucepan to cook the meatballs.
Then, heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the meat, breaking it into large pieces while it cooks. Sauté until browned and fully cooked through, about 5 minutes.
Combine the sauce ingredients in the pot with the meatballs. Stir and cook until heated through.

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