Homemade Spaghetti O's with Mini Meatballs

Name: Homemade Spaghetti O's with Mini Meatballs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American, Italian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs; 1 tablespoon whole milk; 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (grated); 1 large egg (room temperature ); 1 clove garlic (minced or pressed); 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional ); 1 pound ground beef; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 large onion (finely diced); 2 cloves garlic (minced or pressed); 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional); 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 (28 ounce) can San Marzano whole peeled tomatoes; 2 teaspoons fresh thyme (optional ); 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (more to taste); 2 tablespoons fresh basil (finely chopped); 16 ounces anelli pasta; 1/4 cup pasta water (optional if needed); parmesan cheese (grated )

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:30min

These homemade spaghetti o's with mini meatballs are a fun, kid-friendly, weeknight dinner! With homemade tomato sauce and moist, juicy mini meatballs, they taste SO much better than the store-bought version!

Updated at: Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:54:09 GMT