Meatballs in Spaghetti Nests

Sara Wasserman Sara Wasserman
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No child can refuse this dish: Falafel-flavored meatballs in spaghetti nests. It’s fun to prepare and fun to eat.

6
Easy Meat

Contains: Gluten, Wheat, Egg

Directions

Prepare the Meatballs

  1. Combine ground meat with eggs, garlic, bread, and seasonings. Mix well.

  2. Heat oil for deep-frying in a small saucepan. Use wet hands to form meat mixture into balls.

  3. Gently place in hot oil and fry 2–3 minutes, until golden. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Prepare the Nests

  1. In a medium bowl, combine tomato, tomato sauce, garlic, sugar, and seasonings. Remove ¼ cup of mixture and set aside. Mix remaining sauce with spaghetti.

  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius). Grease 12 muffin cups and arrange the spaghetti around the walls of each muffin cup to form a nest.

  3. Place a meatball in the center of each muffin cup. Pour on a bit of the reserved tomato mixture. Bake for 20 minutes.

Notes:

Don’t remove the nests from the muffin tin until they’re completely cool.

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4 Comments

Sherri Gross •

Id like to make this tonight, but don't want to buy a loaf of bread just for one slice to use in this recipe. Could I possibly substitute matza meal or bread crumbs for it and if so, how much would I use? I do have in the house pitot, tortillas and hot dog buns if any of those would work as well. Thanks in advance!

Avigael Levi Kosher.com Team •
Reply to Sherri Gross

Hi Sherri! Totally get that- you can try 2 tbsp of breadcrumbs instead. A half of pita should work too.

Idit Cohen •

Meatballs in Spaghetti Nests Do you recommend eating these hot (reheated) or at room temp?

Raquel Malul Kosher.com Team •
Reply to Idit Cohen

I think they would be good either way. They are probably better hot and straight from the oven. If you are serving them as a buffet I am sure they are still good at room temperature.

Nathalie Lax •

Meatball in spaghetti nests Will the nests keep their shape when reheated?

Chaia Frishman •
Reply to Nathalie Lax

If you heat it carefully. I don't see why not.

Esty Klein •

Meatball and spaghetti nest How does this freeze ?

Chaia Frishman •
Reply to Esty Klein

It should freeze pretty well!