Homemade Spaghetti O's
A wholesome version of a much loved favorite children's pasta.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ditalini pasta
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 15 oz cans of tomato sauce
- 2 cups water
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 tsp crushed black pepper
- 1 tsp sugar
- 8 tbsp unsalted butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar
Instructions
- Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a Dutch Oven over medium heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking just until fragrant.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, water, tomato paste, salt, pepper, sugar, and butter. Heat while stirring until the butter is melted.
- Slowly stir in the milk, and turn down the heat to low, simmering for about ten minutes. Stir the shredded cheese into the 'soup' until melted.
- Drain the pasta and transfer to a large bowl.
- Pour the sauce over the pasta, then stir to combine making sure all of the pasta is evenly coated.
- Serve, enjoy, and remember to freeze any leftovers to enjoy again for another meal.
Notes
recipe adapted from Seeded At The Table