Name: Spaghetti & Meatball Bites
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12
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

Step 1Preheat 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.

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

Step 3Spray a muffin tin with cooking spray and nest spaghetti inside. Using the bottom of a shot glass, firmly press down to create a well.

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

Step 5While 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.

Step 6In 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.

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

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