Name: Spaghetti & Meatball Bites
Yield: 1
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 -

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Ingredients for - Spaghetti & Meatball Bites

1. 12 oz. spaghetti -

2. 3 large eggs, divided -

3. 1 1/2 c. shredded mozzarella -

4. 3/4 c. grated Parmesan, divided, plus more for garnish -

5. 3 c. marinara, divided -

6. Cooking spray, for pan -

7. 1 lb. ground beef -

8. 1/2 c. bread crumbs -

9. 2 cloves garlic, minced -

10. 2 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley, plus more for garnish -

11. Kosher salt -

12. Freshly ground black pepper -

13. 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil -

How to cook deliciously - Spaghetti & Meatball Bites

1. Stage

Preheat 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.

2. Stage

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

3. Stage

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

4. Stage

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

5. Stage

While 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.

6. Stage

In 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.

7. Stage

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