Spaghetti & Meatball Bites

Total Time: 0:30

Cook: 0:15

Level: Easy

Serves: 12 Servings

Ingredients

• 12 oz. spaghetti

• 3 large eggs, divided

• 1 1/2 c. shredded mozzarella

• 3/4 c. grated Parmesan, divided, plus more for garnish

• 3 c. marinara, divided

• Cooking spray, for pan

• 1 lb. ground beef

• 1/2 c. bread crumbs

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley, plus more for garnish

• kosher salt

• Freshly ground black pepper

• 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

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.

2. In a large bowl, toss cooled spaghetti with 2 beaten eggs, shredded mozzarella, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, and 1 cup marinara.

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.

4. Bake until set, 15 minutes. Let cool. (If nests puffed up while baking, press down again with shot glass.)

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.

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.

7. Spoon meatball onto spaghetti nest. Garnish with Parm and parsley.

RECIPE COURTESY OF DELISH AT

http://www.delish.com/cooking/recipes/a49809/spaghetti-meatball-bites-recipe/

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