Spaghetti and Meatball Nests

Name: Spaghetti and Meatball Nests
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 24
Ingredients: 4 oz. spaghetti or angel hair pasta; Nonstick cooking spray; 2 large egg whites; 1/4 c. finely grated Parmesan, plus more for serving; 1/4 c. shredded mozzarella; 24 cooked store-bought cocktail-size meatballs; 1 c. marinara sauce, warmed; Kosher salt

By The Good Housekeeping Test KitchenPublished: Jan 3, 2018

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spaghetti and meatball nests with parmesan cheese on top

Danielle Occhiogrosso

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Total Time:

35 mins

Turn your favorite pasta dish into an adorable bite-size appetizer.

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Ingredients

4 oz. spaghetti or angel hair pasta
Nonstick cooking spray
2 large egg whites
1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
1/4 cup shredded mozzarella
24 cooked store-bought cocktail-size meatballs
1 cup marinara sauce, warmed
Kosher salt

Directions

1. Step 1Cook pasta per package directions; drain and rinse.
2. Step 2Heat oven to 400°F. Coat 24-cup mini muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray.
3. Step 3 In medium bowl, whisk together egg whites and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Toss with cooked spaghetti to coat, then fold in Parmesan and mozzarella. Place 1 heaping tablespoon pasta mixture in each cup of muffin pan. Press pasta down in center and up sides to create nest. Bake until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer nests to platter.
4. Step 4Heat meatballs per package directions, then toss in marinara sauce. Top each nest with 1 meatball and sprinkle with grated Parmesan, if desired.