Mini Meatball Spaghetti Pie Bites
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!
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 197kcal
Ingredients
- 2 ounces uncooked thin spaghetti, broken in half
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 egg, well-beaten
- 24 pieces frozen cooked meatballs, thawed
- 1 1/2 cups spaghetti 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 197kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 261mg | Potassium: 284mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 190IU | Vitamin C: 2.6mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 1mg