How to Cook Delicious Meat Balls in Spaghetti cups

Meat Balls in Spaghetti cups. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Grab a small glass or shot glass and press it into each spaghetti cup to form a well. This is where the meatballs will later on.

Place a meatball in the center of each spaghetti nest. Remove from pan and place on paper towel-lined plate to absorb oil. Serve with heated, no-sugar added marinara sauce over spaghetti squash cups. You can cook Meat Balls in Spaghetti cups using 26 ingredients and 6 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of Meat Balls in Spaghetti cups

1. It's of B. Meat Balls (browned).
2. You need of Store bought or homemade.
3. You need of Homemade meat balls (browned).
4. Prepare of Ground meat (beef/lamb).
5. Prepare of eggs.
6. It's of chicken bullions/chicken seasoning powder.
7. Prepare of panko bread crumb.
8. It's of parmesan.
9. It's of garlic powder.
10. You need of ground pepper.
11. It's of Meatball sauce/gravy.
12. It's of olive oil.
13. It's of finely minced brown onions.
14. It's of bolognese sauce.
15. You need of garlic powder.
16. Prepare of chicken seasoning powder.
17. You need of sweet chilli sauce.
18. Prepare of - ground pepper.
19. Prepare of A. Spaghetti Cup.
20. You need of spaghetti.
21. Prepare of large eggs.
22. Prepare of shredded mozzarella.
23. It's of grated parmesan.
24. You need of bolognese sauce.
25. You need of tomato ketchup.
26. Prepare of Cooking spray (spray muffin tray).

Next, for the spaghetti cup -. Drain and rinse under tap water; put aside. In a large bowl, combine eggs, shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, bolognese sauce & tomato ketchup. Baked Spaghetti and Meatball Cups are a flavorful bite-size appetizer that's fun to make and share, plus they're a fabulous way to use up leftover spaghetti.

Meat Balls in Spaghetti cups step by step

1. Start with the meat balls - brown store bought meatballs or if using homemade meatballs, here s the recipe for meatballs: In a large bowl, combine ground meat with the rest of the ingredients. Roll into balls. Note not to overwork the meat as it tends to get dry..
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Brown meatballs, then drain fat. Set aside..
3. For the sauce - In the same skillet, add some olive oil. Sauté finely minced brown onion until translucent. Pour 1 1/2 cups of bolognese sauce, add garlic powder, season with sweet chilli sauce, chicken seasoning powder/bouillon and some pepper. Stir to mix. Taste and adjust accordingly. Add meat balls & stir to coat. let simmer for 5 - 6 minutes. Keep aside..
4. Preheat oven to 170°C (Overly high temperature will brown/burn the spaghetti, making the edges hard & crispy)..
5. Next, for the spaghetti cup - Cook spaghetti until al dente. Drain and rinse under tap water; put aside. In a large bowl, combine eggs, shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, bolognese sauce & tomato ketchup. Mix well to combine. Pour this egg mixture over cooked spaghetti. Spray muffin tray with cooking spray. Then Arrange spaghetti inside. Use a shot glass create a well..
6. Bake for 10 minutes or until set. Once set, leave nest to cool slightly so it holds its shape nicely. Use spoon to transfer out the nest on serving platter. Spoon meat ball onto spaghetti nest. We sometimes place each nest in a small/mini ramekin for easy serving & warm it up in microwave for 30-45sec. Serve with extra grated cheese & bolognese sauce..

All you need is some pasta sauce, meatballs, parmesan cheese and an optional egg to hold them together. Easy to make ahead of time for a party. Using your fingers, press down on the center and up the sides of the spaghetti, forming cups. Store, covered, in refrigerator until needed. When it boils, add salt and pasta and cook to al dente.