Uh Oh Spaghettios

For Sunday funday and in celebration of Alfred's (the third) birthday I made the always delicious and classic childhood food, drum roll please..... Spaghettio's.
Let me tell you what, it turned out amazing. You have to try this recipe. It taste just like the canned stuff but BETTER and the response from everyone was excitingly fantastic. 👍👍

Uh Oh Spaghettios
(Homemade Spaghetti-O's)

10 oz ground chicken
3 tablespoons pesto
3 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
6 cups canned tomato sauce
3-4 cups (pasta) water
2-3 teaspoons garlic powder
1 lb bag ditalini pasta
1 1/2 shredded gouda cheese
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter
salt

1. In a medium bowl, combine the ground chicken, pesto, breadcrumbs, 1/2 teaspoon salt and black pepper. Use your hands to gently mix until well combined. Form the mixture into small meatballs (each about 3/4-inch round) using a heaping teaspoon measure.
2. Cook pasta to al dente and drain
3. Add tomato sauce, water, sugar, and garlic powder in a large pot. Bring to a boil.
4. Add meatballs
5. Cook, stirring frequently for about 20-25 minutes
6. Stir in cheese until melted. Add milk, butter and salt to taste.

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