Mini Meatball Pasta Cups
This mini meatball appetizer version of pasta and meatballs is fun for kids and adults alike. The meatballs are made with ground chicken, but you can experiment with ground turkey or pork.
Ingredients
- 5 lasagna noodles
- 8 oz extra-lean ground chicken
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup bread crumbs
- 3 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley divided
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 3 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400˚F.
- Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions.
- Drain and let cool completely; cut into 24 (3-inch) squares. (Reserve scraps for another use, such as adding to soups.)
- Combine chicken, egg, bread crumbs, 1 tbsp. parsley, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper and oregano.
- Shape and roll into 24 mini meatballs.
- Lightly grease 24-cup mini muffin pan.
- Cut small slits into each corner of lasagna noodle square.
- Fit squares into muffin cups.
- Place meatballs inside and top evenly with tomato sauce, mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Bake for about 15 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through and cheese is melted.
- Sprinkle with remaining parsley before serving.