Description
Delicious meatballs nestled in spaghetti nests, topped with marinara and melted cheese. A fun and hearty dish that the whole family will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces thin spaghetti pasta
- 1 pound ground meatloaf mixture (beef, pork)
- ⅓ cup plain panko bread crumbs
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- 2 large eggs, divided
- 1 tablespoon Onion Onion™ Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Seasoned Salt
- 1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons Dried Tomato & Garlic Pesto Mix
- ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook Pasta: Prepare the spaghetti according to the package directions; drain and set aside.
- Make Meatballs: In a large bowl, combine the ground meatloaf mixture, panko bread crumbs, ¼ cup of Parmesan cheese, 1 egg, Onion Onion™ Seasoning, and Seasoned Salt. Mix until well combined. Form into 12 (2-inch) meatballs and place on a greased baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Prepare Spaghetti Nests: In another bowl, combine the cooked spaghetti, 1 egg, and the remaining ½ cup of Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Divide the mixture among a greased muffin pan, forming nests. Bake for 12-15 minutes.
- Add Sauce and Meatballs: Mix crushed tomatoes with Dried Tomato & Garlic Pesto. Place 1 tablespoon of sauce in each nest, add meatballs, and top with mozzarella cheese.
- Final Bake: Bake for an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for the meatloaf mixture for a lighter option.
- For a vegetarian version, use plant-based meat alternatives and egg substitutes.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes (for meatballs) + 12-15 minutes (for spaghetti nests) + 5 minutes (final bake) = 45 minutes total
- Category: main course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 nest with meatball
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 150mg