Spaghetti and Meatball Muffins

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    12

  • Calories

    156 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Spaghetti and Meatball Muffins

These Spaghetti and Meatball Muffins will blow your mind! Fun, delicious and perfect for kids and adults alike

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Ingredients

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  • 1/2 pound ground turkey light or dark meat
  • 1/2 onion small, diced
  • 1 teaspoon basil brand: Gourmet Garden lightly dried
  • 1/2 teaspoon parsley Gourmet Garden, lightly dried, plus additional to sprinkle on top
  • 1 tablespoon garlic paste Gourmet Garden roast garlic stir-in paste
  • 3/4 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 1/4 cup bread crumbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 egg large, whisked and divided
  • 1/3 pound spaghetti
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 3/4 cup marinara sauce
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese grated

Instructions

  1. Place first 9 ingredients (using only 1 egg whisked) in a bowl and mix to thoroughly combine. 
  2. Using a tablespoon or small ice cream scoop, roll 1 tablespoon of turkey mixture into balls.
  3. Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a sauté pan over medium heat and cook the turkey meatballs for 5 minutes or until golden on the outside. 
  4. Boil the spaghetti, al dente according to package directions, drain, toss with 1 tbsp olive oil and cool thoroughly. 
  5. Toss the spaghetti and remaining whisked egg in a bowl to combine. 
  6. Divide the spaghetti between 12 regular muffins cups (about 1/4 cup each) and press down to make nests. 
  7. Place a meatball into each spaghetti nest, top with 1 tablespoon marinara sauce and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese.
  8. Bake in 350 degree oven for 20 minutes.
  9. Remove spaghetti nests from oven, sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of mozzarella cheese and bake for 5 minutes or until pasta starts to become golden and cheese has fully melted. 
  10. Sprinkle with reserved lightly dried parsley and serve. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 156kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 3g (15%) Trans Fat 0.01g (1%) Cholesterol 47mg (16%) Sodium 346mg (14%) Potassium 173mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 197IU (4%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 98mg (10%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 156 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 156kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 47mg 16%
Sodium 346mg 14%
Potassium 173mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 197IU 4%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 98mg 10%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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