Homemade Spaghetti-O’s

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

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 35 mins

Servings: 5

Ingredients

• 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

Steps

1. 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.
2. Add tomato sauce, Cantanzaro herbs, sugar, salt. and pepper to the pot; bring to a simmer over medium-low heat.
3. 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.
4. Stir in cooked pasta rings. Garnish with basil leaves and Parmesan shavings and serve immediately.