SPAGHETTI NESTS

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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Butter, for greasing the pans
Kosher salt
1/2 box spaghetti (about 8 ounces)
2 packed cups spinach leaves, finely chopped
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup grated Parmesan
2 tablespoons whole milk
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 large egg
Olive oil, for drizzling
2 cups marinara sauce, warmed
12 small fresh mozzarella balls, such as ciliegine or bocconcini

Steps:

  • Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter the bottom and sides of four 4-inch-diameter springform pans.
  • For the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain the pasta and place in a large bowl. Add the spinach, cheese, oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Toss well until the spinach is wilted. Set aside to cool.
  • For assembly: Beat the Parmesan, milk, salt and egg together in a large bowl until smooth. Pour the sauce over the spaghetti mixture until well combined. Twirl 1/2 cupfuls of the spaghetti mixture around tongs or a large fork and transfer to the prepared pans. Make an indentation in the middle of each nest of pasta and drizzle with olive oil. Bake 15 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes before removing the sides from the pans. Remove the bottoms of the pans from the nests using a thin metal spatula.
  • Spoon 1/2 cup of the marinara sauce on each of 4 serving plates. Place the spaghetti nests on the sauce. Place 3 balls of the mozzarella in each nest and serve.

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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover spaghetti. I had some spaghetti that was a few days old and I didn't want to just throw it away. I made these spaghetti nests and they were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Yusuf Dimo
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the spaghetti nests and they were all gone in no time. I will definitely be making this again.


Bongokuhle Mkhonto
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I made this recipe for my in-laws and they were very impressed. They said it was the best spaghetti they had ever had. I will definitely be making this again.


Sidwell Oosthuizen
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I made this recipe for my husband and he loved it. He said it was the best spaghetti he had ever had. I will definitely be making this again.


Shalom Chakanetsa
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This recipe is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. I hid some chopped vegetables in the sauce and my kids didn't even notice. They loved the spaghetti nests and they ate all of their vegetables. I will definitely be making this again.


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I made this recipe for my kids and they loved it. They thought the spaghetti nests were fun to eat and they loved the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Sami Chysami
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I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make this recipe with no problems. The spaghetti nests were easy to make and they turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Zohaib Noondani
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover spaghetti. I had some spaghetti that was a few days old and I didn't want to just throw it away. I made these spaghetti nests and they were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Grascx
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I followed the recipe exactly and the spaghetti nests turned out perfectly. I was impressed with how easy it was to make this dish. I will definitely be making this again.


A Hendrix
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This recipe was a little more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The spaghetti nests were beautiful and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.


Sajjad shah
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I'm not a big fan of spaghetti, but I tried this recipe and it was actually really good. The spaghetti nests were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Saeed Rajput
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the spaghetti nests and they were all gone in no time. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.


awais khan
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This recipe was easy to follow and the spaghetti nests turned out beautifully. I used a variety of sauces and toppings and they were all delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Darren
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I've been making spaghetti nests for years and this recipe is the best I've tried. The sauce is flavorful and the nests are cooked perfectly. I always get compliments when I serve this dish.


Njeze Bloxy
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This was my first time making spaghetti nests and they turned out great! I used a muffin tin to shape the nests and they held their shape perfectly. The sauce was delicious and the cheese was melted and bubbly. I will definitely be making this again.


Jocelynn
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Spaghetti nests, what a creative way to serve spaghetti! I tried this recipe and it was a hit with my family. The spaghetti nests held the sauce perfectly and the cheese was melted and gooey. I will definitely be making this again.