Mini Meatballs and Spaghetti-O's

Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 15 mins | Course: Dinner | Servings: 4

The comfort food of childhood, tomato sauced pasta O’s with mini meatballs. Anellini pasta rings make perfect spaghetti-o's.

1 Tbsp olive oil

½ cup onion

2 15-oz cans of diced tomatoes, pureed (or tomato sauce)

15 oz water

1 tsp basil

1 tsp oregano

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

Salt and pepper, to taste

1 cup anellini pasta rings

Mini Meatballs:

¾ lb ground beef

3 cloves garlic, minced

Salt and pepper, to taste

In a medium sized saucepan, saute garlic and onion in the olive oil over moderate heat. Stir for a couple of minutes to soften the onion. Add in the tomatoes and 1 can filled with water. Stir in the seasonings and pasta rings, giving it a good stir. Mix together meat and seasonings and drop using a mini scoop or by small teaspoonfuls into the bubbling sauce. Stir occasionally, letting the pasta and meatballs cook for 12-15 minutes.