⏱ 30 min total

Spaghetti Nests

Name: Spaghetti Nests
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ⅛ spray , about 1/3 second Cooking spray; 1 oz Spaghetti; ¼ oz Cheddar cheese; ⅛ cup Cottage cheese; ⅛ tbsp Olive oil; ¹⁄₁₆ tsp Garlic salt; ⅛ tsp Black pepper; ⅛ tsp Turmeric; ¹⁄₁₆ tsp Paprika; ½ tbsp Parmesan cheese

Per 1 serving · 69 g · 10 ingredients

Calories

182

9%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
9.9g
22% of calories
Carbs
23g
50% of calories
Fat
5.5g
28% of calories

Portion

At a glance

One serving of Spaghetti Nests (69 g) has 182 calories, with 9.9 g of protein, 23 g of carbohydrates and 5.5 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (50% of calories). It is high in thiamine (22% DV), phosphorus (21% DV) and selenium (42% DV).

Per 100 g

265cal

medium energy density

Protein per 100 cal

5.5g

Net carbs

21g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

1.7g

1.6 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Thiamine22%
Phosphorus21%
Selenium42%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Riboflavin (B2)15%
Niacin13%
Folate (B9)18%
Vitamin B1211%
Calcium10%
Iron15%

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20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

⅛ spray , about 1/3 second Cooking spray
1 oz Spaghetti
¼ oz Cheddar cheese
⅛ cup Cottage cheese
⅛ tbsp Olive oil
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¹⁄₁₆ tsp Garlic salt
⅛ tsp Black pepper
⅛ tsp Turmeric
¹⁄₁₆ tsp Paprika
½ tbsp Parmesan cheese

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 20 min

1
Preheat the oven to 425°F. Lightly coat a standard muffin tin with cooking spray.
2
Boil the spaghetti in salted water according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain well.
3
In a large bowl, stir together the cottage cheese and cheddar cheese. Add the drained spaghetti, olive oil, garlic salt, black pepper, turmeric, and paprika. Toss to coat, adding a splash of reserved pasta water as needed so the mixture is evenly moistened. Reserve a few spoonfuls of the cheese mixture for topping.
4
Twirl portions of spaghetti into nests and place them in the prepared muffin tin. Spoon a little of the reserved cheese mixture on top of each nest.
5
Bake until lightly browned and crisp at the edges, about 10 minutes. Let cool for a few minutes, then gently loosen and lift out the nests.
6
Serve warm, sprinkled with Parmesan.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (69 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	29 μg	3%
Vitamin C	0 mg	0%
Vitamin D	0.1 μg	0%
Vitamin E	0.4 mg	2%
Vitamin K	2 μg	2%
Thiamine	0.3 mg	22%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.2 mg	15%
Niacin	2 mg	13%
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg	5%
Folate (B9)	73 μg	18%
Vitamin B12	0.3 μg	11%
Pantothenic acid	0.2 mg	5%
Choline	11 mg	2%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	104 mg	10%
Iron	1 mg	15%
Potassium	106 mg	2%
Magnesium	21 mg	5%
Phosphorus	145 mg	21%
Zinc	1 mg	8%
Copper	0.1 mg	12%
Manganese	0.3 mg	15%
Selenium	23 μg	42%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0.4 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	0.4 μg	—
Arginine	0.4 g	—
Aspartic acid	1 g	—
Beta carotene	27 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.1 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	17 μg	—
Fructose	0 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	0 g	—
Glutamic acid	3 g	—
Glycine	0.3 g	—
Histidine	0.3 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	0.5 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	1 g	—
Lycopene	0.1 μg	—
Lysine	1 g	—
Maltose	1 g	—
Methionine	0.2 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	2 g	—
Phenylalanine	1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	0.5 g	—
Proline	1 g	—
Retinol	27 μg	—
Serine	0.5 g	—
Starch	18 g	—
Sucrose	0.1 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.4 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0.1 g	—
Tryptophan	0.2 g	—
Tyrosine	0.4 g	—
Valine	1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.1 μg	—

Burning 182 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

34min
Walking (3.5 mph)
22min
Cycling (moderate)
15min
Running (6 mph)
26min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Spaghetti Nests?

One serving of Spaghetti Nests (1 serving) has 182 calories, which works out to 265 calories per 100 g. That is about 9.1% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Spaghetti Nests high in protein?

Not especially. It has 9.9 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 22% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are Spaghetti Nests keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 21 g of net carbs and 50% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Spaghetti Nests?

245 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Spaghetti Nests?

1.6 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (69 g)

Calories182

% Daily Value*

Total fat 5.5g	7%
Saturated fat 2.3g	12%
Trans fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 10mg	3%
Sodium 245mg	11%
Total carbohydrate 23g	8%
Dietary fiber 1.7g	6%
Total sugars 1.6g
Protein 9.9g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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