Description
Make the best homemade Spaghetti O’s Pasta with this quick, creamy, nostalgic, and family-friendly weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces o-shaped pasta rings
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 15 ounces tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (plus more for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons pasta water
For the Mini Meatballs:
- 3/4 lb. ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
Instructions
- If making mini meatballs, preheat oven to 350°. Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl. Roll out into tiny meatballs. Bake on a parchment lined baking pan for just about five minutes.
- Boil water for the pasta.
- Salt the water and drop pasta.
- In a pan, whisk together the tomato sauce, tomato paste, heavy cream and garlic powder on medium heat.
- Allow the mixture to warm through.
- Slowly, a little bit at a time, whisk in the Parmesan cheese.
- Once all of the cheese is incorporated, whisk in a few tablespoons of pasta water.
- As the sauce simmers, it will start to thicken.
- Transfer the al dente pasta directly from the pot to the sauce with a slotted spoon.
- If adding, add the meatballs.
- Add more pasta water and/or Parmesan cheese to desired consistency.
- Serve immediately.
- ENJOY!
Notes
- If making mini meatballs, do this first.
- Salt the water for the pasta.
- Cook the pasta slightly before al dente, so it finishes perfectly in the sauce.
- For deeper flavor, simmer the sauce a bit longer before adding the pasta.
- The pasta will thicken as it sits. Add a touch more pasta water or cream before serving.
- Use low heat when reheating.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Easy
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3/4 cup