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8 oz spaghetti, uncooked, broken in half
Vegetable cooking spray
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup fat free sour cream
3/4 cup fat free cheddar, grated
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 lb lean ground beef
1 package Sloppy Joe seasoning mix
1 can (6 0z) tomato paste
1 cup water
Spray a 12 cup muffin tin with cooking spray; set aside. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Break spaghetti in half; cook pasta.
While pasta is cooking, mix together egg, sour cream and 1/2 cup cheese. When spaghetti is cooked, drain and rinse under cold water until completely cool. drain completely. Transfer back to cooking pot, add sour cream mixture to the spaghetti and toss until well mixed. Set aside.
Cook the beef in skillet until brown. Drain and pat dry with paper towels. Return beef to skillet; add seasoning mix, tomato paste and water. Mix well. Cook over medium heat 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Set aside.
Divide spaghetti mixture evenly among muffin cups. Press pasta firmly into cups with back of spoon. Spoon beef mixture into center of each cup, dividing evenly among cups. Top each with 1 tsp cheese.
Bake until firm and heated through, about 20 minutes. Let stand 8 to 10 minutes. Loosen edges with a knife and remove from muffin cups. Serve immediately. Serves 6
