Name: Dairy Free Spaghettios
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 2 cups small pasta rings ((also known as anellini)); 1 cup dairy-free pasta sauce ((check labels carefully)); 1 cup water; ¾ cup full fat or extra creamy oat milk; 1 tablespoon dairy-free butter ((i.e. Country Crock plant butter or Earth Balance)); ½ teaspoon onion powder; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon garlic powder; ¼ teaspoon black pepper

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When it comes to classic kid-friendly foods, Spaghettios ranks high on the list. But unfortunately, the fan favorite is a no-go for anyone on a dairy free diet. But not to worry! In less than 20 minutes, you can make your family your own version of Spaghettios that’s warm, comforting, and sure to be loved by your kiddos.

Ingredients

Here’s a photo of everything you’ll need to make this recipe, along with selected ingredient notes:

Pasta rings, pasta sauce, water, oat milk, dairy free butter, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.

Pasta sauce – Be sure to check the labels for the sauce that you purchase, as many contain dairy (often from parmesan cheese used to flavor the sauce). The sauce in the photo was dairy free at the time of publish. Often, tomato basil sauces have a better chance at being dairy free compared to traditional or meat-flavored sauces.

Pasta rings – I found these pasta rings at Wegmans, but you can also order boxes of pasta rings on Amazon if you can’t find any at your local grocery store. Or, just substitute macaroni instead.

Oat milk – Full fat or extra creamy oat milk works best in this recipe, but standard oat milk also works. (Do not use coconut milk for this recipe as it doesn’t create an ideal flavor).

Instructions

Ready for one of the easiest recipes ever?

Start by taking all the ingredients and dumping them in a pot.

All the ingredients for dairy free spaghettios when they're first dumped in the pot.

Then, heat the pot over medium heat until it comes to a boil. Reduce it to medium-low, and continue cooking for about 10 minutes.

The pasta will get tender and the sauce will reduce down a bit.

Let that cool for a few minutes, then dig in to your dairy free spaghettios!

Allergens in this recipe

* Disclaimer: Always double check ingredients and product packaging to confirm a recipe meets your allergy needs. While I try to note potential allergens below, there is always the chance I may miss something or that manufacturer formulations may change.

As written, this recipe is dairy free.

Depending on your choice of ingredients (specifically the pasta, sauce, and dairy-free butter), this recipe can also be made egg free, nut free, and soy free. You’ll need to check the labels on ingredients to determine what works for you.

For example, the pasta that I used was free of these ingredients (at the time of publish), but did have a cross contamination warning for eggs. The sauce that I used did contain soybean oil, but you can find a brand that does not contain either soy or dairy. The butter that I used was Country Crock Plant Butter sticks with avocado oil, which does have a cross contamination warning for soy.

This recipe does contain wheat/gluten in the pasta. You can easily substitute a gluten free pasta instead of traditional pasta. It may be difficult to find gluten-free pasta rings, but a gluten-free macaroni is much easier to find and can seamlessly be used as a substitute. If you are gluten-free, you’ll also want to check your oat milk to ensure it’s certified gluten free.

More Kid-Friendly Dairy Free Dinners

Looking for more recipes to please even the pickiest eaters? Try one of these kid-friendly favorites:

Dairy free walking tacos
Dairy free tator tot casserole
Butternut squash mac and cheese
Sloppy joes (just double check your buns to ensure they’re dairy free)
Baked pistachio chicken

I hope your kiddos (and you!) enjoy these dairy free spaghettios. If you get a chance to try them, feel free to leave a recipe rating or comment below.