One Pot Spaghetti O's

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I can’t get enough of a one pot meal and this One Pot Spaghetti O’s with mini meatballs is all the comfort with ease! It’s perfect to add to your easy dinner menu.

This One-Pot SpaghettiOs with Mini Meatballs is a fun, homemade twist on a nostalgic childhood favorite! Made with tender mini meatballs, little pasta rings, jarred marinara, and a creamy Parmesan sauce, this easy dinner brings all the cozy comfort-food flavors together in one pan. It’s simple to make with everyday ingredients, packed with flavor, and perfect for busy weeknights when you want something the whole family will love. Plus, with minimal dishes and plenty of leftovers, it’s a great addition to your weekly meal prep rotation!

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What you need for One Pot Spaghetti O’s:

Anellini Pasta
Beef broth
Yellow onion
Marinara sauce
Heavy cream
Grated parmesan cheese
Garlic cloves
Salt
Garlic powder
Onion powder
Avocado Oil

What you need for mini meatballs:

Ground Beef
Panko Breadcrumbs
Egg
Garlic cloves
Fresh Basil
Italian Seasoning
Grated Parmesan Cheese
Salt
Black Pepper
Avocado Oil

How to make this one pot meal:

Start by preparing your mini meatballs. In a bowl, combine all meatball ingredients and mix to combine. Using a small spoon, get enough mixture to roll into small balls. This should get you around 40-44 mini meatballs. Set aside.
In a heated skillet, add avocado oil to pan. Add mini meatballs to pan to brown. Be gentle with mixing the meatballs here. Once cooked through, remove from the skillet and set aside.
Run skillet under water and lightly wipe off the excess grease.
Back in same pan, add oil, garlic and onion to saute. Mix in seasonings.
Pour in marinara, broth and pasta. Bring to a boil for 2-3 minutes and then reduce to a simmer. for 15-17 minutes. *If using the anellini pasta, then they do take longer to cook! Continually stir to ensure pasta doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pan.
Once pasta has soaked up the marinara and broth and al dente, remove from the heat and add heavy cream and fresh parmesan. Mix to combine.
Pour mini meatballs back in and mix to combine.
Top with fresh parmesan and basil to serve. Enjoy!

How to store your leftover One Pot Spaghetti O’s:

It’s best to keep any leftover pasta in a sealed container in the fridge. I like using these for easy fridge storage.

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FAQs:

Do I have to make the mini meatballs?

No. You can leave out and just make the spaghetti o’s or use store bought or frozen meatballs to keep it even easier.

What pan did you cook this in?

I used this one and love it! It’s great for the cooking of the meatballs and doubles as big enough to make the one pot spaghetti o’s in too.

Where did you find the spaghetti o’s shape?

I ordered mine on Amazon!

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One Pot Spaghetti O's

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

This one pot meal combines the ease of a one pot meal with the comfort of a recipe that everyone will enjoy!

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Ingredients

3 cups Anellini pasta
1 jar (25oz) Marinara sauce
2 1/4 cups Beef broth
1/2 Yellow onion, diced (or 1 cup)
3 Garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup Heavy cream
1/4 cup Fresh grated parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tbsp Avocado Oil
for the mini meatballs:
1lb Ground beef, 85/15
1 Egg
1/4 cup Panko breadcrumbs
3 tbsp Fresh basil
2 Garlic cloves, minced
3 tbsp Grated parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp italian seasoning
1/4 tsp pepper
1 tbsp Avocado Oil
optional topping: fresh parmesan cheese, basil

Instructions

Start by preparing your mini meatballs. In a bowl, combine all meatball ingredients and mix to combine. Using a small spoon, get enough mixture to roll into small balls. This should get you around 40-44 mini meatballs. Set aside.
In a heated skillet, add avocado oil to pan. Add mini meatballs to pan to brown. Be gentle with mixing the meatballs here. Once cooked through, remove from the skillet and set aside.
Run skillet under water and lightly wipe off the excess grease.
Back in same pan, add oil, garlic and onion to saute. Mix in seasonings.
Pour in marinara, broth and pasta. Bring to a boil for 2-3 minutes and then reduce to a simmer. for 15-17 minutes. *If using the anellini pasta, then they do take longer to cook! Continually stir to ensure pasta doesn't stick to the bottom of the pan.
Once pasta has soaked up the marinara and broth and al dente, remove from the heat and add heavy cream and fresh parmesan. Mix to combine.
Pour mini meatballs back in and mix to combine.
Top with fresh parmesan and basil to serve. Enjoy!

One Pot Spaghetti O’s