For a richer flavor, use homemade pasta sauce. Feel free to experiment with different types of cheese, such as mozzarella or provolone. To prevent sticking, ensure the muffin tin is thoroughly coated with cooking spray. For an extra crispy texture, broil the muffin bites for the last 1-2 minutes of baking, keeping a close watch to avoid burning.
Spaghetti and Meatballs Muffin Bites
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME35 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 5 mins
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SERVING12 People
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VIEWS160
Transform a beloved classic into a delightful, bite-sized sensation! These Spaghetti and Meatballs Muffin Bites are an ingenious twist on a comforting favorite, perfect for parties, appetizers, or a fun family meal. Each bite is packed with the familiar flavors you love, conveniently nestled in a crispy, cheesy muffin form.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate17 g
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Cholesterol33 mg
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Fiber1 g
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Protein11 g
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Saturated Fat4 g
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Sodium317 mg
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Sugar3 g
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Fat9 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
22 mins
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 7 minutes. Drain and toss in a bowl with olive oil, then refrigerate until cool, about 15 minutes.
02
Step
2 mins
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray.
03
Step
5 mins
Toss cooled spaghetti with 1 cup Parmesan cheese. Divide spaghetti between the prepared muffin cups, arranging noodles in each cup to create "nests" for the meatballs.
04
Step
2 mins
Top each nest with 1 tablespoon pasta sauce, 1 meatball, and 1 more tablespoon pasta sauce, respectively. Sprinkle remaining Parmesan cheese over the tops of each nest.
05
Step
23 mins
Bake in the preheated oven until pasta and meatballs are heated through and cheese melts, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool slightly before transferring muffin bites to a serving platter.
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Nella Paucek
Jun 19, 2025Easy to follow recipe and the muffin bites turned out perfectly. Will definitely make again!
Walton Spinka
May 21, 2025These were a hit at my party! Everyone loved the individual servings.
Arnaldo Murazik
Mar 20, 2025I would suggest letting the spaghetti cool for longer, it can be a little messy to work with otherwise.
Sadie Nikolaus
Feb 1, 2025I added some ricotta cheese to the spaghetti mixture and it made them even more creamy and delicious!
Brigitte Reilly
Nov 27, 2024Great recipe! Next time I will try adding a little garlic powder to the spaghetti noodles
Kailey Gerlach
May 30, 2024These are so much fun to make and even more fun to eat!
Jovany Labadie
Mar 27, 2024My kids are obsessed with these! It's a fun way to get them to eat their spaghetti and meatballs.
Kristofer Nolan
Feb 25, 2024I didn't have any muffin tins so I used a cupcake baking pan instead, which worked out great!
Jaylan Fay
Nov 27, 2023I made these with homemade meatballs and they were incredible! Definitely worth the extra effort.