Spaghetti and Meatballs Muffin Bites Recipe

Spaghetti Meatball Muffin Bites

Ingredients

• 6 ounces spaghetti
• 1 tablespoons olive oil
• Cooking spray
• 1 cups grated Parmesan cheese, divided
• 1 cups tomato-based pasta sauce
• 12 (1 ounce) cooked meatballs

Directions

Step 1: Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender but firm to the bite, about 7 minutes. Drain the spaghetti and toss it in a bowl with olive oil. Set aside to cool for about 15 minutes in the refrigerator.

Step 2: Preheat the oven to 375F (190C). Lightly spray a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray.

Step 3: Once the spaghetti has cooled, toss it with 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese.

Step 4: Divide the spaghetti evenly between the prepared muffin cups. Use the back of a spoon to press the noodles into the cups, forming little "nests" to hold the meatballs.

Step 5: Spoon 1 tablespoon of pasta sauce into each nest, then top each with one cooked meatball. Add another tablespoon of pasta sauce on top of each meatball.

Step 6: Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese over the top of each nest.

Step 7: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the pasta and meatballs are heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 8: Allow the muffin bites to cool slightly before transferring them to a serving platter. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

• Calories: 198
• Fat: 9g (12% DV)
• Saturated Fat: 4g (18% DV)
• Cholesterol: 33mg (11% DV)
• Sodium: 317mg (14% DV)
• Carbohydrates: 17g (6% DV)
• Dietary Fiber: 1g (5% DV)
• Total Sugars: 3g
• Protein: 11g (22% DV)
• Vitamin C: 1mg (1% DV)
• Calcium: 132mg (10% DV)
• Iron: 1mg (7% DV)
• Potassium: 220mg (5% DV)

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.