Description
A fun and spooky Halloween-themed spaghetti dish that will delight both kids and adults!
Ingredients
Scale
- 400g spaghetti
- 12 pieces meatballs (pre-cooked or homemade)
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 12 small mozzarella cheese balls (bocconcini)
- 6 black olives (sliced into rings)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook the Spaghetti:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce:
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and chopped onion, sauté until fragrant and translucent.
- Stir in the tomato sauce and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Assemble the Spooky Eyes:
- Place a mozzarella cheese ball within each meatball.
- Insert a black olive ring on top of each cheese ball to mimic an eyeball.
- Combine and Serve:
- Add the cooked spaghetti to the tomato sauce and toss until well coated.
- Form small nests of spaghetti on a serving dish.
- Place a meatball “eyeball” in the center of each spaghetti nest.
- Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Use fresh basil or oregano in the tomato sauce for added flavor.
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- You can use different types of pasta for variation, such as linguine or fettuccine.
- If using store-bought meatballs, warm them up before assembling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 80g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg