{"id":86325,"date":"2024-09-22T04:00:16","date_gmt":"2024-09-22T09:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ambitiouskitchen.com\/?p=86325"},"modified":"2024-10-16T17:58:14","modified_gmt":"2024-10-16T22:58:14","slug":"homemade-spaghetti-os","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ambitiouskitchen.com\/homemade-spaghetti-os\/","title":{"rendered":"Better-For-You Homemade Spaghetti-Os"},"content":{"rendered":"

Easy and delicious homemade spaghetti-os made with a silky roasted vegetable sauce, tender pasta, and plenty of parmesan cheese. These better-for-you spaghetti-os are packed with nutrients thanks to the sneaky veggie sauce and make the perfect weeknight dinner that kiddos and adults will love!<\/em><\/p>\n

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UH OH SPAGHETTI-OS. Did I just make you the most delicious, easy, better-for-you homemade spaghetti-os<\/strong> recipe? Yes, yes I did. They’re so delicious that I made them for Episode 7 of Good Mood Comfort Food<\/a>, and even included the BEST mini pesto turkey meatballs from my cookbook<\/a>!<\/p>\n

If you’re also a parent, you know very well that kids always go through phases of what they do and don’t like to eat (oh the joys of guessing what’s next). So over the past few years since I’ve had my 3 boys, I’ve loved bringing back classic childhood recipes with an Ambitious Kitchen twist. After my kiddos and tons of AK readers fell in love with my\u00a0Lightened Up Hamburger Helper<\/a> last year, \u00a0I knew these spaghetti-os were a must-make for the blog.<\/p>\n

I’m always trying to sneak in veggies wherever possible for a boost of nutrition, and pasta sauce is the perfect way to do so. These homemade cheesy spaghetti-os have a creamy roasted red pepper sauce that will have the whole family licking their bowls clean. Enjoy as is for the perfect meatless meal, and check out the full post for easy ways to add your fav proteins!<\/p>\n

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What makes these spaghetti-os a little healthier?<\/h2>\n

Listen, I’m all about indulging in those nostalgic childhood favorite recipes. But what if I told you there was a way to make them even more nutritious AND taste better?! Traditional spaghetti-os from the can have lots of extra ingredients like high fructose corn syrup, vegetable oil, and “enzyme modified cheddar cheese,” while my homemade spaghettios recipe uses simple ingredients like herbs, spices, veggies, a little cream, and real parmesan cheese.<\/p>\n

Plus, there are tons of ways to add extra protein without heating up the canned spaghetti-os with hot dogs in them!<\/p>\n

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Everything you’ll need to make homemade spaghetti-os<\/h2>\n

These healthy spaghetti-os are packed with sneaky veggies and wonderful flavors from a few key herbs and spices. They’re creamy, dreamy, and about 1000x better than the ones you grew up on! Here’s what you’ll need to make them:<\/p>\n