Spaghetti Cupcakes with Meatballs

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Ingredients

  • 4-oz pkg spaghetti
  • 1 (24-oz) can pasta sauce, divided
  • ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • ½ (14-oz) pkg frozen meatballs, thawed
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain, and place in a large bowl.
  3. Add ¼ cup pasta sauce, Parmesan, and beaten egg; toss to combine.
  4. Divide pasta mixture among 6 wells of a lightly greased 12-cup muffin pan, pressing down gently.
  5. Place 1 meatball in the center of each muffin cup over spaghetti mixture.
  6. Spoon about 1 Tbsp pasta sauce over each meatball and sprinkle with cheese.
  7. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly browned.
  8. Let cool in pans 5 minutes before serving. Heat extra sauce and use for dipping, if desired.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 2 cups salad lettuce
  • 2 Roma tomatoes, diced
  • 1 cup chopped seedless cucumber
  • ¼ cup Italian dressing

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Toss greens with tomatoes, cucumber, and vinaigrette; season, if desired.
  2. Bake bread according to package directions.

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