Name: Spaghetti and Meatball Muffins
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12 muffins
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 0.5 lb ground turkey; 0.5 onion; 1 tsp Dried basil; 0.5 tsp dried parsley; 1 tbsp Roast Garlic Stir-In Paste; 0.75 cup parmesan cheese; 0.25 cup bread crumbs; 0.5 tsp kosher salt; 2 eggs; 0.333 lb spaghetto; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 0.75 cup marinara sauce; 0.5 cup mozzarella cheese

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Spaghetti and Meatball Muffins

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Place first 9 ingredients (using only 1 egg whisked) in a bowl and mix to thoroughly combine.

Using a tablespoon or small ice cream scoop, roll 1 tablespoon of turkey mixture into balls.

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.

Boil the spaghetti, al dente according to package directions, drain, toss with 1 tbsp olive oil and cool thoroughly.

Toss the spaghetti and remaining whisked egg in a bowl to combine.

Divide the spaghetti between 12 regular muffins cups (about 1/4 cup each) and press down to make nests.

Place a meatball into each spaghetti nest, top with 1 tablespoon marinara sauce and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Pre-cook Meatballs for Texture 🍖
Lightly sauté the meatballs in olive oil before nesting them to develop a flavorful crust and ensure they finish cooking perfectly in the oven without drying out.
Nest the Pasta While Hot 🍝
Twirl the spaghetti into nests immediately after draining while it's still hot, making it pliable and easier to mold into the muffin cups without breaking.
Cheese Layer Strategy 🧀
Layer mozzarella on the bottom of cups before adding pasta nests, then top with meatballs and parmesan to create a protective cheese seal that keeps moisture locked in.
Bind Meatballs Properly with Egg 🥚
Use one whole egg per pound of meat and let the mixture rest 15 minutes before forming, ensuring the binder fully hydrates for incredibly moist, cohesive meatballs.
Roast Garlic Paste Concentration 🧄
Mix roast garlic paste directly into the ground meat rather than the sauce to infuse deep, caramelized garlic flavor throughout the meatballs themselves.