Description
These Muffin Tin Spaghetti Nests are a clever and delicious way to transform leftover pasta and sauce into crispy, golden, bite-sized treats. Packed with cheesy goodness and baked until crunchy, they make a perfect snack or appetizer that’s easy to customize and quick to prepare.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 3 packed cups leftover cooked pasta mixed with sauce
- 1 egg per 3 packed cups of pasta
- Grated melting cheese, as needed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (180°C) to warm up while you prepare the pasta nests.
- Mix egg with pasta: Combine the leftover pasta and sauce with the appropriate number of eggs (1 egg per 3 packed cups of pasta) to bind the mixture.
- Prepare muffin tin: Lightly spray the muffin tins with oil to prevent sticking, then pack the pasta mixture tightly into each cup to ensure the nests hold their shape.
- Bake the nests: Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 5 to 8 minutes until the pasta turns crunchy and golden on top.
- Add cheese and finish baking: Remove the nests from the oven, sprinkle grated melting cheese over each, then return to the oven briefly until the cheese melts and bubbles.
Notes
- Ensure the pasta is packed tightly in the muffin tins to prevent crumbling when baked.
- The egg acts as a binder, so adjust the amount proportionally if using more or less pasta.
- This recipe is a great way to use up any leftover pasta and sauce combinations you have.
- You can experiment with different cheeses to vary the flavor.
- Allow nests to cool slightly before removing from the muffin tin to maintain their shape.
