Fried Egg Spaghetti Nests

I believe everyone should have at least one “cute” food on their holiday table. However, being “cute” does not excuse taste. The dish also has to be delicious. These Fried Egg Spaghetti Nests over Homemade creamed Spinach fit both categories.

These may look a bit simple. However, there’s a lot going on in this recipe in the flavor department. The creamed spinach is side dish worthy on its own. I’ve never made homemade cream spinach before. Consequently, I’ll never go back to a store bought version. In the interest of time, I did cheat a bit and used organic frozen chopped spinach instead of fresh. Regardless, the spinach turned out creamy and tasty.

To create the Fried Egg Spaghetti Nests, pre-cook the spaghetti until the tender but a firm stage. Use a four-inch metal round cutter to create the nests. Alternatively, I used the ring from a four-inch springform pan. Separate the eggs. Place the ring on a nonstick skillet. Layer the spaghetti inside. The add the egg whites. Top with the yolk.

Transfer the nests to a baking sheet. Then remove the ring. Repeat until all four are on the baking sheet, then bake them.

This Fried Egg Spaghetti Nests Over Homemade Creamed Spinach recipe is from a German cooking magazine. This is a popular dish in Germany. I’ve seen several version of it over the years in German cooking magazines, especially around Easter or spring time. Additionally, many German food bloggers and online publications have replicated the recipe or created their own version.

There are several steps in this Fried Egg Spaghetti Nest recipe. However, you will be done with this recipe in under an hour. Short on time, long on cuteness.

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Fried Egg Spaghetti Nests Over Creamed Spinach

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, German

Keyword Deviled Eggs, Pasta

Prep Time 25 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 50 minutes

Servings 4

Author Lora Wiley-Lennartz

Ingredients

• 6 oz spaghetti
• 2 shallots
• 1 garlic clove
• 7 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup vegetable broth
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 9 oz package of frozen chopped spinach thawed and drained
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• 4 eggs
• 4 teaspoons shaved parmesan
• 1 tablespoon freshly chopped chives or cilantro

Instructions

1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
2. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
3. Peel and dice the shallots and garlic.
4. Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet and cook the shallots and garlic until transparent.
5. Add the vegetable broth, the cream and the rest of the butter.
6. Add the spinach and mix to combine.
   
7. Season with Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
8. Bring the sauce to a boil, lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Cover and keep warm.
9. Separate the eggs, transferring the yolks to individual small bowls.
10. Whisk the egg whites together.
11. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
12. Grease a 4” metal cookie cutter or ring and place it in a nonstick skillet over low heat.
13. Wind 1/4 of the cooked macaroni into the bottom of the ring into a nest shape.
14. Add 1/4 of the egg white evenly over the top.
15. Let it stand over low heat for a minute or two. Then add one egg yolk into the middle.
    
16. Remove the ring from the egg nest. Let the nest cook for another minute or so, then use a spatula to transfer it to the baking sheet.
    
17. Repeat three times with the remaining ingredients.
    
18. Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 6 minutes.
19. Remove from oven. Spread the creamy spinach over a serving platter. Transfer the egg nests on top.
20. Season again with Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
21. Sprinkle the shaved parmesan and chopped chives or cilantro over the top and serve.

Like these Fried Egg Spaghetti Nests over Homemade creamed Spinach? Try some of these other Egg-Cellent dishes. All great options for your Easter table: