Homemade Spaghettios (One Pot!)
Enjoy the nostalgic taste of Spaghettios with this homemade version made in just one pot! Mini meatballs, pasta, and a flavorful tomato sauce come together to create a comforting meal that both kids and adults will love.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 35 mins
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main-course
- Method: One Pot & One Pan
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Sauce
- 2 ¾ cups beef broth
- ½ cup half and half
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- ½ chicken bouillon cube
- ¾ teaspoon EACH: dried oregano, basil, parsley
Mini Meatballs
- ¾ lb. ground beef
- ⅓ cup crushed Ritz crackers, can sub Italian or Panko breadcrumbs
- 3 tablespoons half and half, can sub milk
- 1 egg, whisked
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¾ teaspoon EACH: Italian seasoning, salt, onion powder
Pasta, etc.
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste, see notes
- 8 oz. tomato sauce
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, freshly shredded
- ½ lb. Anellini pasta, see notes
Instructions
- Make the Meatballs: In a bowl, mix ground beef, crackers, half and half, egg, Parmesan, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and onion powder. Form into mini meatballs.
- Cook the Sauce: In a pot, combine beef broth, half and half, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, bouillon cube, and herbs. Add meatballs and simmer.
- Add Pasta: Stir in butter, garlic, tomato paste, tomato sauce, Parmesan, and pasta. Cook until pasta is tender.
Notes
- You can use any small pasta shape in place of Anellini.
- Adjust the seasonings to suit your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
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