Go Back
–+ servings
Mini Spaghetti and Meatball Bites

Irresistible Mini Spaghetti and Meatball Bites for Easy Entertaining

These Mini Spaghetti and Meatball Bites are the perfect crowd-pleaser appetizer for any gathering.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 10 bites
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Nests
  • 8 ounces Angel Hair Pasta Substitute with spaghetti or other pasta for variation.
  • 1 Egg (beaten) Acts as a binder to hold the pasta together.
  • 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Can substitute with Pecorino for a sharper taste.
  • 0.5 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese Use provolone or ricotta for variation.
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Italian Seasoning Blend of oregano, basil, and thyme can be a substitute.
  • 1 pinch Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1 pinch Pepper Adjust to taste.
For the Meatballs and Sauce
  • 15 ounces Prepared Pasta Sauce Enhance with garlic powder or red pepper flakes for added spiciness.
  • 40 pieces Frozen Mini Italian Meatballs (thawed) Opt for turkey or chicken meatballs for a healthier version.
  • 1 Fresh Basil Leaves Optional for garnish.

Equipment

  • mini cupcake pan
  • Large Pot
  • Spatula
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a mini cupcake pan with non-stick spray.
  2. Boil water in a large pot and cook the angel hair pasta until al dente (about 3-4 minutes). Drain and cool slightly.
  3. Mix slightly cooled pasta with the beaten egg, grated Parmesan, shredded mozzarella, Italian seasoning, a pinch of salt, and pepper until combined.
  4. Spoon the mixture into the cupcake pan, pressing down to create nest shapes with indentations.
  5. Bake for about 15-20 minutes until golden brown and firm. Let cool slightly before removing.
  6. Heat pasta sauce in a saucepan with the thawed meatballs over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
  7. Cool the nests in the pan for about 10 minutes to firm them up.
  8. Remove the nests, place a meatball on each, drizzle with sauce, and garnish with basil if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 7gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These Mini Spaghetti and Meatball Bites are easy to customize with different pasta shapes or meatball types. Perfect for parties or cozy evenings.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!