Spaghetti and Meatballs Muffin Bites

Name: Spaghetti and Meatballs Muffin Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 6 ounces spaghetti; 1.5 tablespoons olive oil; cooking spray; 1.5 cups grated Parmesan cheese, divided; 1.5 cups tomato-based pasta sauce; 12 (1 ounce) cooked meatballs

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There's a reason spaghetti and meatballs appear on so many dinner tables - it's a comforting meal, easy to put together, and loaded with flavor. This recipe turns the traditional meal into party-ready, individual servings of spaghetti and meatballs muffin bites.

Recipe by Snacking in the Kitchen

Published on November 7, 2014

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

12

Yield:

12 muffin bites

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Ingredients

6 ounces spaghetti
1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
cooking spray
1 ½ cups grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 ½ cups tomato-based pasta sauce
12 (1 ounce) cooked meatballs

Directions

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.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray 12 muffin cups with cooking spray.
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.
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."
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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

198	Calories
9g	Fat
17g	Carbs
11g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 198
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g	12%
Saturated Fat 4g	18%
Cholesterol 33mg	11%
Sodium 317mg	14%
Total Carbohydrate 17g	6%
Dietary Fiber 1g	5%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 11g
Vitamin C 1mg	4%
Calcium 132mg	10%
Iron 1mg	7%
Potassium 220mg	5%

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

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.