Easy Homemade SpaghettiOs
Ready in just 30 minutes, this homemade SpaghettiOs dish is going to become a midweek favorite. It's great for toddlers, older kids and adults. Serve it with some chicken or meatballs on the side or some veggies for extra goodness. Enjoy!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 cup tomato purée or passata
- ½ onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 cups anellini pasta
- ½ cup half & half (or single cream)
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese (plus more for serving)
- 1 teaspoon salt (NOT for babies under 12 months)
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a blender add the tomato purée, half onion and garlic cloves. Blend everything well.
- Place a pot over medium heat. Add the butter and stir until melted.
- Add the tomato paste and cook it for a minute whilst stirring with a spatula.
- Add the tomato purée, salt and black pepper to the pot. Add the pasta and 2 cups of water. Stir to combine.
- Cook the pasta for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking to the bottom. If needed, add a little bit more water.
- Add the half & half and stir to combine. Continue cooking for 4–5 minutes in medium low heat.
- Add the parmesan cheese and stir to combine. Cook for 1–2 minutes until the pasta is ready and the sauce is thick.
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Notes
- Best enjoyed while it's still warm with some more parmesan cheese on top.
- Instead of half & half, you could use single cream or whole milk.
- For babies under 12 months, leave out the salt.
Nutrition
Calories: 372kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 8gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 46mgSodium: 714mgPotassium: 123mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5g
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