Mummy Meatballs Pasta Bandages (Printable Version)
Beef meatballs wrapped in pasta strips, baked to perfection with marinara for a playful party treat.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Meatball Mixture
01 - 1.1 lb ground beef
02 - 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
03 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
04 - 1 large egg
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
07 - 1/4 cup milk
08 - 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
09 - 1 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
11 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
→ Wrapping and Assembly
12 - 7 oz dried fettuccine or linguine
13 - 2 cups marinara sauce
14 - 32 small edible candy eyes or sliced black olives
15 - Olive oil, for drizzling
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook fettuccine or linguine until just al dente. Drain and toss with a little olive oil to prevent sticking.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, onion, milk, parsley, salt, black pepper, and dried oregano. Mix gently until just combined and uniform.
04 - Form the mixture into 16 equal-sized meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Bake meatballs for 15 minutes, until browned and fully cooked. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly.
06 - Reduce oven temperature to 350°F.
07 - Wrap each baked meatball with several strands of cooked fettuccine, arranging the pasta to look like mummy bandages and leaving space for eyes.
08 - Place wrapped meatballs in a baking dish, then spoon marinara sauce around the meatballs without covering them.
09 - Bake uncovered for 10 minutes, until meatballs are heated through.
10 - Remove from oven, decorate each meatball with candy eyes or sliced olives, and serve warm.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Easy to prepare with simple pantry ingredients
- Fun for kids to make and eat together
- Perfect bite-sized appetizer for parties and themed celebrations
- Customizable with gluten-free or turkey options for dietary needs
02 -
- Each mummy is packed with protein and fiber thanks to beef and breadcrumbs
- Great for make-ahead you can freeze baked meatballs without noodles and wrap later
- Swapping pasta and breadcrumbs makes this dish suitable for gluten-free friends
03 -
- For the neatest mummy look use longer pasta strands and avoid sauce on the top
- Fresh Parmesan melts smooth and adds a cheesy finish do not use pre-grated versions
- Let meatballs cool a few minutes before wrapping pasta to prevent bandages from sliding off