Lightened-Up Italian Pasta Nests Recipe

Name: Lightened-Up Italian Pasta Nests
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces, weight Thin Spaghetti; 1 cup Fat-free Half-and-half; 2 whole Eggs; 1 cup Parmesan, Divided; 3 ounces, weight Canadian Bacon; 1/4 cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1 teaspoon Pepper; 1/2 teaspoons Grated Nutmeg; 1 teaspoon Sriracha; 12 whole Green Olives, Stuffed With Pimentos; 3 Tablespoons Fresh Basil, Chopped

Servings: persons

8 ounces, weight Thin Spaghetti
1 cup Fat-free Half-and-half
2 whole Eggs
1 cup Parmesan, Divided
3 ounces, weight Canadian Bacon
1/4 cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth
1/2 teaspoons Salt
1 teaspoon Pepper
1/2 teaspoons Grated Nutmeg
1 teaspoon Sriracha
12 whole Green Olives, Stuffed With Pimentos
3 Tablespoons Fresh Basil, Chopped

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
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Bring water to boil.
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Cook pasta until al dente.
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Drain pasta and set aside.
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Whisk half-and-half, eggs, 3/4 cup Parmesan, Canadian bacon, broth, salt, pepper, nutmeg, Sriracha in bowl.
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Add pasta and toss.
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Using tongs, portion pasta mixture into prepared muffin cups, twisting pasta to form even nests.
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Pour any remaining sauce evenly over pasta, sprinkle with remaining Parmesan, and press 1 olive into each nest.
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Bake until centers are set and tops are golden brown, 20-25 minutes, rotating tin halfway through baking.
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Let nests cool in pan for about 5 minutes.
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Run small knife around edges, unmold, and serve.
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Recipe adapted from Cooks Countrys Italian Love Nests.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces, weight Thin Spaghetti, 1 cup Fat-free Half-and-half, 2 whole Eggs, 1 cup Parmesan, Divided, and more.

Yes, Lightened-Up Italian Pasta Nests falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lightened-Up Italian Pasta Nests

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