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Spaghetti Os and Meatballs

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Ago Tanfossi

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Published on March 19, 2026

Updated on April 15, 2026

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This one-pan Spaghettios and Meatballs is the healthy homemade version you’ll actually want to eat. Tender mini turkey meatballs simmer with pasta in a simple tomato sauce for a cozy, family-friendly dinner.

Enjoy this comforting and hearty dish made from tender mini meatballs cooked with anellini pasta in a light tomato sauce, perfect for family dinners.

35 min
4 servings
Capolavoro Score 4.9/5 · 13 votes
Spaghetti Os and Meatballs

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 Bread
  • 3/4 cup Milk
  • 3 garlic
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 2 tsp Onion Powder
  • 8 oz turkey
  • 1/2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 8 oz anellini pasta
  • 2 cup chicken
  • 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
  • 1 cup Crushed Tomatoes

Equipment

  • Medium Mixing Bowl
  • Large Deep Skillet

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a medium mixing bowl combine parmesan, crumbled bread, 3 tablespoons milk, 1 clove garlic, ½ teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon onion powder. Let bread soak up the milk before adding ground meat and thoroughly mixing. Shape turkey into mini balls roughly ½ tablespoon each.

  2. 2

    Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet (one with high walls) over medium-low heat and cook to brown about 2 minutes on each side (don’t worry about cooking through, they will get simmered later on). Remove from the pan and wipe clean.

  3. 3

    Spray the skillet with oil and add pasta and remaining garlic over medium-high heat, toast both until aromatic, 2-3 minutes. Add bone broth, Italian seasoning, onion powder, remaining milk, crushed tomatoes and remaining ½ teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then add the meatballs back to the pan, stir, cover and lower heat to medium-low. Cook for 10 minutes.

  4. 4

    Uncover and stir; continue to cook, covered until the pasta is al dente and sauce is thickened, about another 10-12 minutes. The finished product should be saucy, but also slightly soupy, with a decent amount of liquid. Not on the dryer-side like a mac and cheese.

Ago's Notes

  • Adjust salt to taste based on your canned goods.

Let the flavors mingle like a quiet conversation between the earthy richness of the meatballs and the bright tang of Parmesan-trust the process, and let your table be the stage for this comforting harmony. The dish is reminiscent of Italian tradition but with a modern twist that makes it both healthy and satisfying.

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