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Homemade Spaghettios

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A nostalgic and hearty homemade version of Spaghettios, perfect for family dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup small pasta shapes (like spaghetti or ditalini)
  • 1 pound ground beef or turkey
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
  • 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup beef broth or water
  • Grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix the ground meat with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Shape the mixture into small meatballs.
  3. In a large pot, brown the meatballs over medium heat until they are golden on all sides.
  4. Once browned, remove the meatballs and set them aside.
  5. In the same pot, add the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and beef broth, stirring to combine. Bring to a simmer.
  6. Add the pasta and cook until tender, about 7-10 minutes.
  7. Stir in the meatballs, allowing them to heat through in the sauce.
  8. Serve warm, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

Try adding chopped spinach or finely diced zucchini for extra veggies. A dash of red pepper flakes can add a nice kick!

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