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Homemade Spaghetti-O’s

As parents, we make sure our kiddos have all of the necessary supplies for school, that they get a good nights rest and that they start their day with a good breakfast. However, many of us get stuck in a lunch rut. Peanut Butter and Jelly sandwiches …… again?! Ugh!

Let’s face it, it’s soooooo easy to get stuck in a lunch rut. While we’re hurrying around in the mornings getting ready for school and work – or after a long stressful day at work and getting the kiddos through a nighttime routine and into bed, lunch is often an afterthought! Lunch meat sandwiches or the ol’ standby, PB&J, are easy and take very little time!

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Believe me, growing up I ate my fair share of sandwiches for lunch. Don’t get me wrong, there’s nothing wrong with sandwiches – I still eat them for lunch quite regularly. On the rare occasion that my mom gave us something else for lunch, it was always better than sandwiches. Always. I swear she could have given us liver and onions (which I hate by the way!!) and there would have been times throughout the year that I may just have been tempted to eat the liver and onions because I was soooo sick of sandwiches! Okay, maybe not liver and onions … but almost anything else!

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One of my favorites when I was a kid, was Spaghetti-O’s. Seriously, who didn’t love them as a kid?! I haven’t bought cans of Spaghetti-O’s in years …. probably more than 15 years to exact! After I had Elijah, I knew I could make a homemade version that tasted better than the stuff I remember as a kid and honestly, I love being able to control the quality of ingredients!

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Homemade Spaghetti-O's Recipe on a white plate.

Back to the recipe – this Homemade Spaghetti-O’s recipe is great packed in a thermos for lunch at school or work! It’s also an easy dinner idea with a side salad and breadsticks! Enjoy!

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Servings: 4 servings

Homemade Spaghetti-O’s

By Jamie Sherman
This easy Homemade Spaghetti-O's recipe is great for lunch or an easy dinner! Take a trip down memory lane with this childhood favorite!
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 25 minutes

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Ingredients 

  • 1 lb. lean ground beef
  • 2 cups beef stock
  • 2 cups anellini, ring or ditalini pasta
  • 2 cans tomato sauce, 15 oz. each
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika

Instructions 

  • Place the beef stock in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil.
  • Meanwhile, bring 8 cups of water to boil in a separate large pan. Once boiling, add the pasta to the water and cook according to package directions or until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, using a rounded teaspoon to measure, form the ground beef into small meatballs. Once the beef stock comes to a boil, add the meatballs and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for 10-12 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through. Drain the liquid. Set aside.
  • In a large saucepan, add the tomato sauce, milk, salt, oregano, garlic powder, onion, powder, and paprika. Bring to a simmer and allow to cook for 8-10 minutes to combine the flavors. Add the cooked and drained pasta and meatballs. Stir to combine.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

  • If you prefer less sauce, you can use less of the second can of tomato sauce.
  • You can use other small shapes of pasta in place of the anellini (ring) pasta or ditalini.

Nutrition

Calories: 576kcal, Carbohydrates: 84g, Protein: 42g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 0.4g, Cholesterol: 72mg, Sodium: 2226mg, Potassium: 1846mg, Fiber: 8g, Sugar: 16g, Vitamin A: 1563IU, Vitamin C: 24mg, Calcium: 109mg, Iron: 8mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Jamie

Jamie Sherman founded Love Bakes Good Cakes in February 2012. She is a self-taught home cook passionate about sharing easy, delicious, and family-friendly recipes. From comforting classics to irresistible desserts, I believe homemade food brings people together. Join me on my journey of creating and sharing meals that bring joy to every table!

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9 Comments

  1. Marzia says:

    If I should add milk to a Spaghetti (those are not called spaghetti in Italy but "ditalini") tomato sauce or "bolognese" sauce my mom would definetly have an heart-attack!:)

  2. Cathy Trochelman says:

    My kids have been begging for spaghetti-o's lately! I will have to make them these!

  3. Organized Island says:

    Oh Jamie! This looks so good! Wish I had this recipe when my kids were younger! Pinning!

  4. Nancy Piran says:

    I love all things about classic foods! I need to make this for my kiddos!

  5. Evelyn Osborn says:

    I know my son would totally love these!! Forwarding on to him!! Also Pinned!!

  6. Marcie FlavortheMoments says:

    I'll go out on a limb and say this has to be way better than regular spaghetti-O's! haha They look delicious, Jamie, and this is so kid-friendly!

  7. Linda Nortje says:

    Cheri would absolutely love this meal !

  8. Carolyn says:

    Once the weather starts getting a little cooler, this will be perfect to put in a thermos for lunch. I agree that sandwiches get pretty boring. My kids love when they can bring hot food to school. #client

  9. Krystle Smith says:

    What a fun idea! Looks like something kids and adults would enjoy!