Transform your favorite dinnertime staple into these party-ready spaghetti and meatball muffin bites using this quick and easy recipe.
Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Calories
198 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 7 minutes. Drain and toss in a bowl with olive oil; refrigerate until cooled, about 15 minutes.
Step 2
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray 12 muffin cups with cooking spray.
Step 3
Bake in the preheated oven until pasta and meatballs are heated through and cheese melts, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool slightly before transferring muffin bites to a serving platter.
Step 4
Toss cooled spaghetti with 1 cup Parmesan cheese. Divide spaghetti between the 12 prepared muffin cups, arranging noodles in each cup to create "nests" for the meatballs.
Step 5
Top each "nest" with 1 tablespoon pasta sauce, 1 meatball, and 1 more tablespoon pasta sauce, respectively. Sprinkle remaining Parmesan cheese over the tops of each meatball "nest."
