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Cheesy SpaghettiOs with Meatballs

Course: Main Dish, Pasta
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheesy spaghettiOs with meatballs
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 776kcal
Author: Malinda Linnebur
This Cheesy SpaghettiOs with Meatballs recipe is a healthier take on the dish you may have enjoyed in your childhood! It features tender meatballs and Anellini pasta simmered in a rich tomato sauce, all topped with plenty of cheese. You only need a few simple ingredients to recreate this classic favorite!
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound (453g) Italian sausage
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (6 oz) (170g) can tomato paste
  • 6 cups (1420ml) chicken broth
  • 2 cups (255g) Anellini or Anelli pasta
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 8 ounces (226g) freshly grated mozzarella
  • ½ cups (50g) grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Heat a large oven-going skillet over medium heat until hot. Squeeze small portions of sausage from the casing right into the hot skillet. Fry until browned on all sides. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
    1 pound (453g) Italian sausage
    Picture showing how to squeeze out a small portion of meat from the casing right into the pan to make the meatballs.
  • Add garlic to the pan and cook for 30 seconds. Add the tomato paste, stir, and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the broth, seasoning, pasta, and meatballs. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a simmer. Stir the pasta VERY frequently to prevent the pasta from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
    3 cloves garlic, minced, 1 (6 oz) (170g) can tomato paste, 6 cups (1420ml) chicken broth, 2 cups (255g) Anellini or Anelli pasta, 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
    Four pictures showing how to make the pasta dish.
  • When pasta is al dente, remove from the heat and sprinkle with cheeses. Broil until lightly browned and bubbly.
    8 ounces (226g) freshly grated mozzarella, ½ cups (50g) grated parmesan cheese
    Two pictures showing pasta finished cooking and then being topped with cheese.

Notes

  1. Chicken Broth: Can substitute chicken broth for vegetable broth or water. 
  2. NUTRITION: Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the information shown is just an estimate. This website is not intended as nutritional advice, or a diet or health plan. Readers of this website are ultimately responsible for all decisions pertaining to their health.

Nutrition

Calories: 776kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 1238mg | Potassium: 487mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 408IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 467mg | Iron: 2mg
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