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Three freshly baked Spaghetti Worm Cups topped with melted mozzarella cheese served on a white plate.

Spaghetti Worm Cups

  • Author: faironplay.com
  • Total Time: 35 min
  • Yield: 12 cups 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Individual servings of spaghetti baked in a cup shape with sauce and cheese.

Ingredients

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  • 12 ounces spaghetti, uncooked
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1/2 cup ground beef or turkey (optional)
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 large egg

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin.
  2. Cook the spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Drain well.
  3. While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add the garlic and ground meat (if using) to the skillet. Cook the meat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
  5. Stir the marinara sauce into the meat mixture. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. In a large bowl, combine the cooked spaghetti, the meat sauce mixture, the egg, and half of the mozzarella cheese. Mix until everything is coated.
  7. Divide the spaghetti mixture evenly among the 12 muffin cups, pressing the pasta against the bottom and sides to form a cup shape.
  8. Top each cup with the remaining mozzarella cheese and the grated Parmesan cheese.
  9. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges of the spaghetti are slightly crisp.
  10. Let the cups cool in the tin for 5 minutes before carefully removing them.

Notes

  • You can substitute your favorite pasta sauce for marinara.
  • For a vegetarian version, omit the ground meat and add 1/2 cup of cooked mushrooms or lentils to the sauce mixture.
  • If the cups stick, run a thin knife around the edge before lifting.
  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 20 min
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 5
  • Sodium: 450
  • Fat: 9
  • Saturated Fat: 4
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 32
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 12
  • Cholesterol: 35

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