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a bowl of homemade spaghetti o's topped with Parmesan cheese
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Homemade Spaghetti O's (Copycat Recipe)

Take a trip down memory lane with this Homemade Spaghetti O’s recipe! Inspired by the canned pasta from our childhood, circular pasta noodles are combined in a rich and savory tomato broth with plenty of Parmesan cheese.
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time22 minutes
Course: dinner, lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dinner, easy lunch idea, easy pasta recipe, kid-friendly, lunch, pasta recipe, spaghetti o's
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Food Dolls

Ingredients

  • Olive oil to coat the pan (~1 Tablespoon)
  • 1 small shallot minced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 Tablespoon oregano
  • Chili flakes to taste
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • 16 ounces 2 cups Anellini Pasta (small ring pasta, or ditalini)
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • Optional: Fresh chopped basil for garnish

Instructions

  • In a large pot over medium heat, add the olive oil, shallot, garlic, oregano, and chili flakes. Sauté 1-2 minutes or until the shallots are translucent.
    Olive oil to coat the pan (~1 Tablespoon), 1 small shallot, 2 cloves garlic, 1 Tablespoon oregano, Chili flakes to taste
  • Reduce heat to low, and add the tomato paste. Cook for 2 minutes.
    1/4 cup tomato paste
  • Add the broth, and bring the ingredients to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium, and let the dish simmer for 2-3 minutes.
    3 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • Stir in the pasta, salt, and pepper. Cover, and reduce the heat, cooking 13-14 minutes or until the pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally.
    16 ounces 2 cups Anellini Pasta (small ring pasta, or ditalini), Salt to taste, Black pepper to taste
  • Stir in the Parmesan cheese, and garnish with fresh basil, if desired. Serve warm!
    1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, Optional: Fresh chopped basil
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 482kcal | Carbohydrates: 86g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 989mg | Potassium: 252mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 373IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 186mg | Iron: 1mg