Mini Meatball Spaghetti Pie Bites are a playful take on our favorite pasta dish. Fun to eat as they are to make, they're kid-friendly and the perfect party food!
Course Appetizer, Main Entree
Cuisine American
Keyword meatball spaghetti pie, mini pasta appetizer, spaghetti and meatball bites
Prep Time 10minutes
Cook Time 15minutes
Total Time 25minutes
Servings 12Servings
Calories 197kcal
Author Lalaine
Ingredients
2ouncesuncooked thin spaghetti, broken in half
1/2cupParmesan cheese, grated
1egg, well-beaten
24piecesfrozen cooked meatballs, thawed
1 1/2cupsspaghetti or marinara sauce
Instructions
Spray a 24-hole mini muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
In a pot over medium heat, cook pasta in boiling water according to package directions. Drain well and allow to slightly cool.
In a bowl, combine cooked spaghetti, Parmesan cheese, and egg. Gently toss to incorporate.
Divide mixture into prepared muffin pan, pressing down with the back of a spoon.
Bake in a 350 F oven for about 15 minutes or until set.
Meanwhile, combine spaghetti sauce and meatballs in a saucepan. Over medium heat, bring to a boil until completely heated through.
Remove spaghetti nests from the oven. Top with meatballs and sauce.
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley if desired. Serve hot.