Spaghetti & Meatball Nests - Parade Magazine

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Ingredients

• 3 large egg whites
• 8 oz cooked spaghetti
• 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
• 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella
• packaged precooked meatballs
• 1 Tbsp chopped fresh basil

Preparation

Step 1

Whisk 3 large egg whites in a medium bowl.

Add 8 oz cooked spaghetti, 1½ cups marinara sauce and ¾ cup shredded mozzarella; mix well.


Divide evenly among 12 (½ cup) generously greased muffin cups, pressing mixture up sides to form nests.

Bake 12 minutes at 400°F or until bubbly.


Place 1 packaged precooked meatball in each nest; top with more sauce and shredded mozzarella.

Bake 3–5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Transfer nests to plates. Sprinkle evenly with 1 Tbsp chopped fresh basil.