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Gluten-Free Spaghetti Meatball Cups

Baked spaghetti cups made with gluten-free spaghetti, marinara sauce, mozzarella, and precooked meatballs, portioned in a muffin tin for easy serving and packing.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 35 min
Yield: 12 servings
Published: September 17, 2026
Gluten-Free Spaghetti Meatball Cups

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Ingredients

  • pasta 12 ounces
  • egg 1 large piece
  • salt 0.5 teaspoons
  • ground black pepper 0.25 teaspoons
  • mozzarella 1 cup
  • marinara sauce 1 cup
  • meatball 12 pieces

Tools

  • oven
  • bowl

Instructions

  1. Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions.
  2. Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F) and prepare a muffin tin.
  3. In a bowl, mix the cooked spaghetti with half of the mozzarella, the egg, salt, and black pepper. Divide the mixture among 12 muffin cups, pressing it down to fit.
  4. Top each spaghetti cup with a spoonful of marinara sauce, sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella, and place a meatball on top.
  5. Bake until heated through and set.

Serving suggestions

Serve right away, or reheat and pack hot in a thermos for school lunch.

Storage suggestions

Store in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave until hot; if frozen, reheat straight from the freezer until hot.

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