Bouncy Nests of Noodles, Egg and Zucchini
Small baked nests made with short noodles, egg, zucchini, and mild cheese, designed for little hands with a tender center and lightly golden edges.
Ingredients
- 120 g short pasta such as ditalini or small elbow macaroni (cocidos al dente and escurridos)
- 150 g zucchini (grated fino and well exprimido)
- 2 units eggs (large)
- 80 g shredded mozzarella cheese (suave)
- 50 g carrot (grated fina)
- 15 ml olive oil (more a poco for engrasar the molde)
- 2 g garlic powder
- 1 g dried oregano
- 2 g salt
Nutrition facts
per serving
Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 200 °C / 400 °F and lightly grease a 12-cup muffin pan with a little olive oil.
- 2
Cook the pasta in water until al dente, drain well, and let it cool for 5 minutes so it does not cook the eggs when mixed in.
- 3
Grate the zucchini and squeeze it with your hands or a clean towel to remove excess moisture. Finely grate the carrot as well.
- 4
In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the olive oil, garlic powder, dried oregano, and salt.
- 5
Add the cooked pasta, grated zucchini, grated carrot, and shredded mozzarella cheese to the bowl. Mix well until everything is evenly combined.
- 6
Divide the mixture among the 12 muffin cups, gently pressing with a spoon to shape compact little nests.
- 7
Bake at 200 °C / 400 °F for 18 to 20 minutes, until the edges are golden and the center looks set.
- 8
Let the nests rest for 5 minutes out of the oven before unmolding. Serve warm for a softer texture.
Chef tips
If you want a more defined shape, let them cool for a full 10 minutes before unmolding. For younger children, you can cut each nest into halves.
Substitutions
You can use a mild shredded cheese such as Monterey Jack or a good melting fresh cheese instead of mozzarella. The zucchini can be replaced with the same amount of grated, well-squeezed pumpkin or squash.
What I used to make it
Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.
Illustrative imageCosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
Illustrative imageT-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
Eggs, omelets and stir-fries
- Eggs and omelets that don’t stick
- Comfortable, sturdy handle
- Use wooden or silicone utensils
Illustrative imageVictorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef’s Knife
Chopping, slicing and cutting strips
- The knife I use most when cooking
- Chops, slices and cuts into strips
- Keep it sharp and hand-dry it
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