Spaghetti and Meatball Bites PT30M https://img5.cooker-king.com/201907/2019/0820/b2/7/543119/300x200x90.jpg Don’t these baked spaghetti and meatball cups look so fun and EASY to eat at school rather than trying to twirl the leftover spaghetti? Perfect for school lunch box, get-togethers, parties, and even dinner. These have been a favorite around here for a long time. Not a brand-new-break-the-internet idea. Just a family favorite! 8 servings Ingredients: 1 tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil Freshly ground black pepper Kosher salt 2 tbsp. Freshly chopped parsley, plus more for garnish 2 cloves Garlic, minced 1/2 cup Bread crumbs 1 pound Ground beef Cooking spray, for pan 3 cups Marinara, divided 3/4 cup Grated Parmesan, divided, plus more for garnish 1 1/2 cups Shredded mozzarella 3 Large eggs, divided 12 oz. Spaghetti

    Spaghetti and Meatball Bites

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    ( By lihui )

    Don’t these baked spaghetti and meatball cups look so fun and EASY to eat at school rather than trying to twirl the leftover spaghetti? Perfect for school lunch box, get-togethers, parties, and even dinner. These have been a favorite around here for a long time. Not a brand-new-break-the-internet idea. Just a family favorite!
    01 Information
    • Grade easy
    • Serving 8 servings
    • Prep Time 15 Mins
    • Cook Time 15 Mins
    • Total Time 30 Mins
    02 Ingredients
      • 1 tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
      • Freshly ground black pepper
      • Kosher salt
      • 2 tbsp. Freshly chopped parsley, plus more for garnish
      • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
      • 1/2 cup Bread crumbs
      • 1 pound Ground beef
      • Cooking spray, for pan
      • 3 cups Marinara, divided
      • 3/4 cup Grated Parmesan, divided, plus more for garnish
      • 1 1/2 cups Shredded mozzarella
      • 3 Large eggs, divided
      • 12 oz. Spaghetti
    03 Method
    • Step 1
      Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Cook spaghetti until very al dente, 8 minutes (noodles will continue to cook in oven). Drain and rinse under cold water.
    • Step 2
      In a large bowl, toss cooled spaghetti with 2 beaten eggs, shredded mozzarella, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, and 1 cup marinara.
    • Step 3
      Spray a muffin tin with cooking spray and nest spaghetti inside. Using the bottom of a shot glass, firmly press down to create a well.
    • Step 4
      Bake until set, 15 minutes. Let cool. (If nests puffed up while baking, press down again with shot glass.)
    • Step 5
      While spaghetti cups bake, make meatballs: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, garlic, remaining egg, remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Roll into balls.
    • Step 6
      In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Brown meatballs, 4 minutes per side, then drain fat. Pour over remaining 2 cups marinara and let simmer, 5 minutes.
    • Step 7
      Spoon meatball onto spaghetti nest. Garnish with Parm and parsley.
    04 Author
    lihui lihui
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