Spaghetti Muffins
How to Make Cheesy Baked Spaghetti Muffins
These savory spaghetti muffins combine pasta, ground beef, marinara, three Italian cheeses, and seasoned breadcrumbs in perfectly portioned bites baked until golden brown.
🍝 Spaghetti Muffins: A Fun Twist on a Pasta Dinner: Chef Giovanni of Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace shows News 12’s Lily Stolzberg how to make spaghetti muffins filled with seasoned ground beef, marinara, provolone, mozzarella, and Pecorino cheese. Baked in a muffin pan until golden brown, they are easy to portion, serve, and share.
Quick Answer: Spaghetti muffins are made by combining cooked spaghetti with browned ground beef and onions, marinara, provolone, mozzarella, Pecorino cheese, eggs, and seasoned breadcrumbs. Form the mixture into balls, place them in a prepared muffin pan, and bake at 350°F for approximately 30 minutes.
SPAGHETTI MUFFIN INGREDIENTS
1 lb Spaghetti (cooked)
1 cup Provolone Cheese (small dice)
2 cups Mozzarella Cheese (shredded)
1 cup Pecorino Cheese (ground)
4 Whole Eggs
1 qt Marinara Sauce
1 cup Seasoned Breadcrumbs
1 cup White Onion (small dice)
1 lb Ground Beef
¼ cup Olive Oil
For garnish: Pecorino Cheese and Chopped Parsley
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Pro Tip: Allow the cooked spaghetti and beef mixture to cool before combining them with the eggs and cheeses. This helps prevent the eggs from cooking prematurely and makes the mixture easier to form.
SPAGHETTI MUFFIN INSTRUCTIONS
Brown the Beef and Onions
Step 1: Heat the olive oil in a sauté pan. Add the ground beef and diced onion, then sauté until the beef is browned and the onion is translucent.
Drain and Cool the Beef Mixture
Step 2: Remove the pan from the heat. Drain the excess oil from the beef mixture, then set it aside and allow it to cool.
Cook the Spaghetti
Step 3: Cook the spaghetti until al dente. Drain the pasta and allow it to cool.
Combine the Ingredients
Step 4: In a large mixing bowl, add the cooked spaghetti, provolone, mozzarella, Pecorino, eggs, marinara, seasoned breadcrumbs, and cooled beef mixture.
Mix Thoroughly
Step 5: Mix until all the ingredients are fully and evenly incorporated.
Prepare the Muffin Pan
Step 6: Coat a muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray or butter.
Form the Spaghetti Muffins
Step 7: Form the spaghetti mixture into balls and place one into each prepared muffin cup.
Bake Until Browned
Step 8: Place the muffin pan in a preheated 350°F oven and bake for approximately 30 minutes, or until the spaghetti muffins are browned on top. Remove them from the oven and allow them to cool slightly.
Garnish and Serve
Step 9: Garnish the spaghetti muffins with a light sprinkle of Pecorino cheese and chopped parsley before serving.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are spaghetti muffins?
Spaghetti muffins are individual portions of cooked spaghetti mixed with sauce, cheese, eggs, breadcrumbs, ground beef, and onions. The mixture is baked in a muffin pan until set and browned on top.
Why should the spaghetti be cooked al dente?
Al dente spaghetti retains enough structure to hold its shape during mixing and baking without becoming overly soft.
What holds spaghetti muffins together?
The eggs, cheeses, and seasoned breadcrumbs help bind the spaghetti and beef mixture as it bakes.
How long do spaghetti muffins bake?
Bake the spaghetti muffins at 350°F for approximately 30 minutes, or until they are set and browned on top.
How do I keep spaghetti muffins from sticking?
Coat every muffin cup thoroughly with nonstick cooking spray or butter before adding the spaghetti mixture.
Should the spaghetti muffins cool before being removed?
Yes. Allow them to cool slightly after baking so the cheese and egg mixture can set and the muffins can be removed more easily.
Can spaghetti muffins be made ahead?
Yes. The spaghetti and beef mixture can be prepared in advance, refrigerated, and assembled in the muffin pan when you are ready to bake.
Where can I buy the ingredients?
Shop spaghetti, ground beef, marinara, Italian cheeses, fresh onions, breadcrumbs, and other available ingredients online at uncleg.com. Find your nearest Uncle Giuseppe’s location at uncleg.com/find-your-uncle-gs.
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