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Spaghetti Nests

A recipe for Spaghetti Nests! Strands of thin spaghetti are arranged into nests, baked until set, then topped with tomato sauce and fresh mozzarella.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: International

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces (227 grams) dried thin spaghetti
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup (40 grams) freshly grated Parmesan
  • 1/4 cup (9 grams) fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic peeled and minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • olive oil for drizzling and greasing the ramekins
  • 1 cup (240 milliliters) tomato sauce
  • 12 small fresh mozzarella balls ciliegine

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C). Grease 4 (4 inch, 10 centimeter) shallow ramekins or mini springform pans with olive oil.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook, stirring occasionally, until barely al dente, just tender.
  3. Drain thoroughly and toss lightly in olive oil. Set aside and allow to cool slightly.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, Parmesan, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  5. Toss the mixture quickly with the slightly cooled pasta until thoroughly coated.
  6. Use tongs or a large fork to twirl 1/4 of the pasta and transfer to the prepared ramekin.
  7. Repeat with remaining pasta. Make a large indentation in the center of each pasta twirl and drizzle the tops lightly with olive oil.
  8. Place the ramekins or springform pans on a rimmed baking sheet.
  9. Bake in preheated oven until set and beginning to turn golden on edges, about 15 minutes.
  10. Allow to cool for 10 minutes. If using springform pans, allow to cool for 15-20 minutes, then gently remove from the pans using a thin spatula.
  11. While the pasta nests are baking, warm the tomato sauce in a small saucepan.
  12. Transfer the warmed tomato sauce to the center of each pasta nest.
  13. Place three mozzarella balls in the center of each nest over the tomato sauce and serve immediately.