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Dr. Seuss Rainbow Spaghetti Cups

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Dr. Seuss Rainbow Spaghetti Cups are whimsical, colorful pasta nests baked in muffin tins and tossed in a buttery garlic sauce. Perfect for parties, these bite-sized cups are easy to make, fun to eat, and guaranteed to delight kids and adults alike.

Ingredients

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  • 12 ounces spaghetti (regular or gluten-free)
  • 6 different food colorings (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple; gel or liquid)
  • 6 large resealable freezer bags
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (or vegan butter for dairy-free)
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional; or nutritional yeast/dairy-free cheese for vegan)
  • Nonstick cooking spray or extra butter (for greasing muffin tin)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water (about 4 quarts) to a rolling boil. Add spaghetti and cook according to package directions (8-10 minutes) until just al dente. Drain in a colander and rinse with cold water.
  2. Divide the drained pasta evenly into 6 bowls or resealable freezer bags. Add a few drops of food coloring to each (5-8 drops per batch). Seal bags and gently toss until evenly coated.
  3. Tip each colored batch of spaghetti back into a colander and rinse under cold water to remove excess dye. Drain well.
  4. Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add minced garlic (if using) and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in salt and pepper.
  5. Place all colored pasta in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with garlic butter sauce and gently toss to coat.
  6. Spray a 12-cup muffin tin generously with nonstick spray or brush with melted butter.
  7. Using tongs or a fork, twirl a small bundle of each color together and nest it in a muffin cup. Fill all 12 cups, pressing lightly to compact and swirl the noodles.
  8. Sprinkle each cup with grated Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast, if desired.
  9. Bake in a preheated 375°F oven for 12-15 minutes, until edges are crisp and cheese is melted.
  10. Let cups cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Use a butter knife to loosen edges, then lift each cup onto a serving platter.
  11. Optional: Top with toothpick flags, mini Dr. Seuss character cut-outs, or colored nonpareils for decoration.

Notes

For gluten-free or vegan adaptations, use gluten-free pasta and vegan butter/cheese. Rinse colored noodles well to prevent sticky texture and stained hands. Cups can be made ahead and reheated. For extra nutrition, add finely diced veggies or protein. If you don’t have a muffin tin, use ramekins or make a spaghetti pie in a casserole dish.

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