Spaghetti & Meatball Bites

Spaghetti & Meatball Bites are the Party Appetizer Your friends have always wanted.

by Delish US

No fork twirling required.

YIELDS:12

COOK TIME: 0 HOURS 15 MINS

TOTAL TIME: 0 HOURS 30 MINS

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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