Children and adults alike love the taste of SpaghettiO’s. Put a new spin on this classic with the following recipe, and bring out your inner child. You’ll save money by making it at home instead of spending money on a can, and you’ll have enough to feed your family or save the rest for leftovers. This variety is also healthier, so you’ll feel good about giving it to your children.
What You’ll Need:
- 8 tablespoons of unsalted butter
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 small yellow onion, minced
- 2 tablespoons of tomato paste
- One 24-ounce can of tomato puree
- 4 teaspoons of kosher salt, plus extra
- 3 teaspoons of sugar
- freshly ground black pepper
- ¾ pound ground beef
- ¾ pound anelletti pasta
- ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra
Instructions
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Making the Sauce
Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium-high heat in a 4-quart saucepan. Add the onion and garlic and cook about 3 to 4 minutes, until soft. Add the tomato paste and cook for 2 more minutes. Add the remaining butter, tomato puree, the sugar, 2 teaspoons of salt, pepper to taste, and ¼ cup of water. Cook about 5 minutes, until thick.
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Making the Meatballs
Mix rest of the salt (2 teaspoons) with the ground beef. Roll the meat into ¾-inch balls in the palm of your hands. Place the meatballs into the sauce and reduce heat to medium. Cook about 6 to 8 minutes, until the meatballs are cooked through.
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Cooking the Pasta
Generously salt water in a large pot and bring to a boil. Add the pasta to the boiling water. Cook about 13 minutes, until the pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally. Drain the pasta, and then add it to the saucepan along with the Parmesan cheese. Serve right away with the rest of the cheese on the side.
This recipe serves four and takes about 40 minutes to prepare and cook. Bring a smile to your child’s face and your own with this homemade version of SpaghettiO’s.
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