Spaghetti nests

Vegetarian
Health score
2%
Spaghetti nests
40 min.
6
187kcal

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Looking for a fun and creative way to enjoy your spaghetti? These spaghetti nests are a delightful twist on a classic favorite, perfect for any meal of the day. With a crispy spaghetti base, flavorful tomato sauce, and a perfectly cooked egg on top, these nests are sure to impress your taste buds.

The best part about this recipe is how easy it is to make. Simply cook the spaghetti, create nest shapes in a muffin tin, top with tomato sauce, crack an egg on top, and bake until the whites are set and the yolk is slightly runny. The end result is a visually appealing dish that tastes as good as it looks.

With a caloric breakdown that includes 18.88% protein, 42.03% fat, and 39.09% carbs, these spaghetti nests are a balanced and satisfying option for any meal. Whether you serve them as a side dish, antipasti, starter, or snack, they are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

So why not give this recipe a try and impress your loved ones with a dish that is both delicious and fun to eat? Don't forget to top each nest with a fresh basil leaf for a pop of color and flavor. Enjoy your spaghetti nests hot out of the oven for a truly delightful culinary experience!

Ingredients

  • servings little butter for the tin
  • 140 pasta like spaghetti 
  • tsp tomato pasta sauce 
  • medium eggs 
  •  basil leaves 

Equipment

  • oven
  • knife
  • muffin tray

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas
  2. Butter 6 holes of a muffin tin with butter or oil. Cook the spaghetti following the pack instructions, then cool under cold running water and drain. Divide most of the spaghetti between the 6 holes, creating nest shapes. Top with tomato sauce, then crack an egg on top of each.
  3. Wrap the remaining spaghetti around the egg yolks and gently tap the tin to allow the egg whites to seep through the spaghetti.
  4. Bake for 20 mins until the egg whites are set and the yolk a little runny. Carefully remove from the tin with a blunt knife and serve, topped with basil leaves.

Nutrition Facts

Calories187kcal
Protein18.88%
Fat42.03%
Carbs39.09%

Properties

Glycemic Index
34.5
Glycemic Load
7.09
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
7.1452173979386%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:186.61kcal
9.33%
Fat:8.61g
13.24%
Saturated Fat:4.01g
25.09%
Carbohydrates:18.02g
6.01%
Net Carbohydrates:17.19g
6.25%
Sugar:0.97g
1.07%
Cholesterol:174.43mg
58.14%
Sodium:119.41mg
5.19%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:8.7g
17.4%
Selenium:28.34µg
40.48%
Phosphorus:133.97mg
13.4%
Vitamin B2:0.22mg
12.96%
Manganese:0.24mg
11.81%
Vitamin A:404.99IU
8.1%
Vitamin B5:0.8mg
7.97%
Vitamin B12:0.4µg
6.67%
Folate:25.75µg
6.44%
Iron:1.13mg
6.3%
Zinc:0.92mg
6.1%
Vitamin D:0.88µg
5.87%
Vitamin B6:0.11mg
5.68%
Copper:0.11mg
5.32%
Magnesium:18.74mg
4.69%
Vitamin E:0.68mg
4.52%
Potassium:129.77mg
3.71%
Fiber:0.83g
3.31%
Calcium:32.14mg
3.21%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.68%
Vitamin B3:0.48mg
2.42%
Vitamin K:2.3µg
2.19%