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Bite-Sized Comfort: Bolognese Spaghetti Bake Muffin Cups


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  • Author: Diana
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffin cups

Description

Mini spaghetti cups baked with hearty beef Bolognese sauce and melty cheese – a portable twist on an Italian classic.


Ingredients

– 8 oz cooked spaghetti (al dente, cooled)

– 1 tbsp olive oil

– 2 cups Bolognese sauce (homemade or jarred, made with beef instead of pork)

– 1 egg

– 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

– 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

– 1/4 tsp garlic powder (optional)

– Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)


Instructions

  1. – Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
  2.   – Toss cooled spaghetti with olive oil in a large bowl.
  3.   – Mix in Bolognese sauce until pasta is well coated.
  4.   – Beat egg and combine with spaghetti mixture along with half the mozzarella and all of the Parmesan cheese.
  5.   – Use tongs or a fork to twirl portions into muffin cups and press down lightly.
  6.   – Top each with remaining mozzarella.
  7.   – Bake for 20 minutes until cheese is bubbly and edges are crisp.
  8.   – Let cool for 5 minutes, then gently remove from tin.
  9.   – Garnish with parsley if desired and serve warm.

Notes

These reheat beautifully and are freezer-friendly for easy future meals.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian-American