Homemade Spaghetti O's with Meatballs

This homemade spaghetti o's recipe is my third attempt at making them at home. The first two were good, but tasted nothing like the canned variety. So I decided to try one more before giving up for a little while. Turns out the third time was the winner.

Now to be fair, this homemade recipe does not taste exactly like the canned variety, but it does not use any preservatives or weird unpronounceable ingredients. I would much rather have a homemade variety where I know exactly what is in it, then a processed canned variety. Plus this homemade variety tastes really good.

Homemade Spaghetti O's with Meatballs

Ingredients:

Meatballs

• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
• 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 6 cranks of fresh ground black pepper

Spaghetti O's

• 16 ounces ring pasta
• 15 ounces no salt added tomato sauce
• 6 ounces no salt added tomato paste
• 2 cups milk
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Directions:

Meatballs

1. Preheat oven to 425º F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat.
2. In a large bowl combine all of the meatball ingredients just until evenly combined.
3. Roll the mixture into small balls, about 1 1/2- 2 inches. You will get approximately 40 meatballs.
4. Place the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until completely cooked.

Spaghetti O's

1. Cook pasta according to package directions and drain.
2. In a medium saucepan, heat the tomato sauce and tomato paste, over medium heat, until heated through.
3. Reduce the heat to low and slowly whisk in the milk and cheese. Cook, stirring occasionally, util the cheese is fully incorporated.
4. Stir in the cooked pasta and cooked meatballs.