Description
This homemade Spaghettios recipe is a quick and comforting twist on the classic canned favorite, made with a flavorful tomato sauce, tender pasta rings, and optional vegan protein additions. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s perfect for a cozy and nourishing meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Sauce
- 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
Extras
- 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
- Sauté Aromatics: In a medium pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the finely diced onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened and translucent. Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Combine Sauce Ingredients: Stir in the tomato sauce, water, tomato paste, nutritional yeast, salt, sugar, onion powder, and garlic powder. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer to meld the flavors.
- Cook Pasta: Add the small pasta rings into the simmering sauce. Stir well to combine. Continue simmering uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta becomes tender and the sauce thickens, approximately 10 to 12 minutes.
- Add Creaminess: Stir in the unsweetened dairy-free milk or cream to enrich the sauce and give it a creamy texture.
- Incorporate Protein (Optional): If using, add cooked lentils or vegan meat crumbles to the pot and heat through to integrate flavors and add protein.
- Adjust Seasoning & Serve: Taste the Spaghettios and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve warm as a comforting meal.
Notes
- You can substitute small pasta rings with ditalini or other small-shaped pasta.
- Nutritional yeast is optional but adds a delicious cheesy flavor suitable for vegans.
- For a non-vegan version, you may use dairy milk or cream instead of dairy-free alternatives.
- Adding cooked lentils or vegan meat crumbles boosts protein content and makes it more filling.
- Adjust the salt and sugar according to your taste preferences.
