Description
Homemade Spaghettios offers a quick, comforting, and healthier take on classic canned pasta with tender pasta rings simmered in a rich, savory tomato sauce. Made from simple pantry staples, this recipe is perfect for busy days, customizable to taste, and ideal for kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Pasta
- Small ring-shaped pasta, 1 cup
Tomato Sauce Mixture
- Tomato sauce, 1 cup (quality canned or homemade)
- Water or broth, 1 cup (vegetable or chicken broth preferred)
- Onion powder, 1 tsp
- Garlic powder, 1 tsp
- Worcestershire sauce, 1 tbsp
- Salt, 1/2 tsp (adjust to taste)
- Black pepper, 1/4 tsp (adjust to taste)
- Optional sugar, 1/2 tsp (to balance acidity)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta rings: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta rings according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the tomato sauce: In a medium saucepan, combine tomato sauce, water or broth, onion powder, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Adjust seasoning and consistency: Allow the sauce to cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed by adding a pinch of sugar if the sauce is too acidic, and add more water or broth to achieve the classic slightly thin Spaghettios texture.
- Combine pasta and sauce: Stir the cooked pasta rings into the warm tomato sauce. Let them simmer together for a few minutes so the flavors meld and the pasta soaks in some sauce.
- Serve warm: Once heated through and combined, ladle the homemade Spaghettios into bowls and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Pick the right pasta: use small ring-shaped pasta for that classic feel and perfect bite.
- Simmer gently: avoid boiling vigorously to maintain smooth sauce texture.
- Balance acidity: add a tiny pinch of sugar to brighten sauce without sweetness.
- Season gradually: taste as you go to avoid over-salting or overpowering spices.
- Enhance with broth: using vegetable or chicken broth adds depth to the sauce.
- Variations include adding red pepper flakes for spice, cheese for creaminess, vegetables for nutrients, or cooked meat for heartiness.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Reheat gently on stovetop or microwave with stirring to keep sauce smooth.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 1.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Homemade Spaghettios, kids meal, comfort food, tomato pasta, quick dinner, healthy pasta
