# Spaghetti Meatball Burgers This Innovative Meatball Sandwich Features Pasta Patties as Burger Buns By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-03-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meatball-sandwich References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/373357/Enjoy-Your-Spaghetti-Meatball-Like-A-Burger-With-This-Homemade-Recipe) & [publiclivessecretrecipes](http://www.publiclivessecretrecipes.com/2015/02/caitlins-creation-spaghetti-meatball.html) Instead of eating your meatball sandwich like a sub, why not enjoy it like a burger? You may have seen ramen or even spaghetti noodles used as a burger bun before. This recipe turns a classic Italian meal of spaghetti and meatballs into a delightful sandwich. Created by Caitlin from Public Lives, Secret Recipes, the Spaghetti & Meatball Burger turns the pasta into crispy patties than can support sauce and meatballs. This is done using a Patty Caddy and whisked egg mixture. To make it even easier, you can use sauce that comes in a jar and pre-cooked meatballs. This meatball sandwich is perfect for those who love spaghetti and want to try the dish in a new way. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Pasta Patties as Burger Buns:** Opportunity for the food industry to create more innovative burger alternatives using unique ingredients like pasta patties - **Transforming Traditional Dishes:** Trend for food enthusiasts to transform classic meals in creative ways, opening opportunities for the food industry to develop unique and appealing dishes - **Novelty Fast Food:** Opportunity for fast food chains to create buzz and attract customers by offering unique and unconventional menu items like spaghetti meatball burgers ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** This industry can explore new techniques and flavor combinations for more innovative dishes to keep up with changing consumer tastes - **Hospitality:** Hotels and restaurants can leverage the trend of transforming classic dishes to attract customers seeking new and unique dining experiences - **Convenience Stores:** Convenience stores can capitalize on the trend of novelty fast food by creating unique on-the-go meals and snack items for customers with a busy lifestyle ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pasta-Inspired Pizza Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spaghetti-and-meatballs-pizza.md) - [Savory Chicken Meatball Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-parmesan-meatball-sub.md) - [Italian-American Food Mashups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovative-culinary-crossover.md) - [Meatball Menu Additions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meatballs-and-marinara.md) - [Microwavable Meatball Subs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marinara-meatball-sub.md) - [Off-Menu Meatball Subs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/underground-menu.md) - [Marinara Meatball Subs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-meatball-sub.md) - [Make-at-Home Rice Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-rice-burgers.md) - [Breaded Macaroni Patty Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macaroni-cheese-lover-sandwiches.md)