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Instructions
1
Place first 9 ingredients (using only 1 egg whisked) in a bowl and mix to thoroughly combine.
2
Using a tablespoon or small ice cream scoop, roll 1 tablespoon of turkey mixture into balls.
3
Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a sauté pan over medium heat and cook the turkey meatballs for 5 minutes or until golden on the outside.
4
Boil the spaghetti, al dente according to package directions, drain, toss with 1 tbsp olive oil and cool thoroughly.
5
Toss the spaghetti and remaining whisked egg in a bowl to combine.
6
Divide the spaghetti between 12 regular muffins cups (about 1/4 cup each) and press down to make nests.
7
Place a meatball into each spaghetti nest, top with 1 tablespoon marinara sauce and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Pre-cook Meatballs for Texture 🍖Lightly sauté the meatballs in olive oil before nesting them to develop a flavorful crust and ensure they finish cooking perfectly in the oven without drying out.
- Nest the Pasta While Hot 🍝Twirl the spaghetti into nests immediately after draining while it's still hot, making it pliable and easier to mold into the muffin cups without breaking.
- Cheese Layer Strategy 🧀Layer mozzarella on the bottom of cups before adding pasta nests, then top with meatballs and parmesan to create a protective cheese seal that keeps moisture locked in.
- Bind Meatballs Properly with Egg 🥚Use one whole egg per pound of meat and let the mixture rest 15 minutes before forming, ensuring the binder fully hydrates for incredibly moist, cohesive meatballs.
- Roast Garlic Paste Concentration 🧄Mix roast garlic paste directly into the ground meat rather than the sauce to infuse deep, caramelized garlic flavor throughout the meatballs themselves.
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Low Sugar
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