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Baked Spaghetti Nests

Baked Spaghetti Nests are a delicious way to repurpose leftover spaghetti from lunch or to prepare a unique appetizer or finger food that's different from the usual!
Recipe Baked Spaghetti Nests
  • Difficulty Medium
  • Preparation 15 minutes
  • Cooking 15 minutes
  • Servings for Serves 4

Baked Spaghetti Nests are a delicious way to repurpose leftover spaghetti or to prepare a unique appetizer or finger food that’s different from the usual!

While this might be an unconventional way to cook spaghetti, among all the recipes for recycling leftover pasta, this is definitely the most original and tasty! It’s an Easy and Quick Recipe using leftover pasta that will allow you to create delicious Crispy Pasta Baskets, perfect as finger food for appetizers. They’re truly delightful!

Whether you have leftover Tomato Spaghetti or Meat Sauce Spaghetti, you can prepare these Spaghetti Nests with various types of pasta dishes, just make sure the sauce is suitable for a second baking.

This recipe can undoubtedly be defined as a Leftover Recipe with guaranteed results, perfect for when you’re short on time but want to serve something tasty and original.

In our version, you’ll find a twist on the Traditional Spaghetti Nests Recipe, a variation that will give you Baked Spaghetti Nests with a Melting Cheese Core.

Ingredients for Serves 4

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Method

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  1. To prepare the Baked Spaghetti Nests, if you’re recycling leftover spaghetti from lunch, skip this step and go directly to step three. Start by preparing the tomato sauce: dice the onion and sauté it with the garlic clove in a pan with some olive oil until golden. Season with salt, pepper, and add a pinch of sugar (this will help balance the tomato’s acidity). Cook over low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, adding 2-3 torn basil leaves halfway through cooking.
  2. Cook the spaghetti in plenty of salted water. Drain them al dente, 2-3 minutes before the package instructions indicate. Transfer them to the pan with the sauce, finish cooking, sprinkle with abundant grated Parmesan cheese, and mix everything well.
  3. Using kitchen tongs, twirl a portion of spaghetti around a ladle to form a nest shape. Carefully place it in a previously oiled or buttered muffin tin and continue until you’ve used all the spaghetti.
  4. Once you’ve formed all your Spaghetti Nests, hide a cube of scamorza cheese (Italian smoked mozzarella) in the center of each nest. Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (392°F) for 15-20 minutes, then finish with 5-10 minutes under the grill until golden brown and crispy.
  5. When they’re nicely golden, remove your Baked Spaghetti Nests from the tin and serve them piping hot with a generous sprinkle of grated cheese on top. Finally, remember to download our App with exclusive content and fewer ads!
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Variations and Alternatives

You can substitute the Scamorza cheese with Smoked Provolone or Pizza Mozzarella (low-moisture mozzarella).

Tips

If you use leftover cold pasta, it will be easier to shape your Spaghetti nests, but you might need a few extra minutes of baking time in the oven.

Storage

These Spaghetti Nests are best served immediately. We don’t recommend storing them, especially if you’ve used previously cooked ‘recycled’ pasta.

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