Description
A nostalgic and healthier take on the classic canned favorite, these Homemade Spaghettios are rich, comforting, and made with wholesome ingredients—perfect for kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup finely diced onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
1 cup water
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon nutritional yeast (optional, for cheesy flavor)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon sugar (optional, to taste)
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup unsweetened dairy-free milk or cream
1 cup small pasta rings (or ditalini)
Optional: 1/2 cup cooked lentils or vegan meat crumbles for added protein
Instructions
- In a medium pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds.
- Stir in tomato sauce, water, tomato paste, nutritional yeast, salt, sugar, onion powder, and garlic powder. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add the small pasta rings to the pot and stir to combine. Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and the sauce has thickened (about 10-12 minutes).
- Stir in the unsweetened dairy-free milk or cream to make the sauce rich and creamy.
- If using, add cooked lentils or vegan crumbles and heat through.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute small pasta rings with ditalini or any small pasta shape.
- Adding lentils or vegan crumbles provides extra protein, making the dish more filling and nutritious.
- The optional nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor, but the recipe is still delicious without it.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
