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Spaghetti and "Eyeballs"

Spooky Spaghetti and “Eyeballs”: 15-Minute Halloween Recipe!


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  • Author: TracyMarger
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A fun and spooky spaghetti dish perfect for Halloween, featuring meatballs designed to look like eyeballs.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 8 oz spaghetti
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 12 sliced black olives
  • 12 small mozzarella balls

Instructions

  1. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Shape the mixture into 12 meatballs.
  4. Press a mozzarella ball into the center of each meatball and top with a sliced olive to resemble an eyeball.
  5. Bake meatballs at 375°F for 20 minutes or until cooked through.
  6. Heat marinara sauce in a saucepan.
  7. Toss cooked spaghetti with half the sauce and place on a serving dish.
  8. Arrange meatballs on top and drizzle with remaining sauce.

Notes

  • For extra creepiness, add red food coloring to the sauce.
  • Substitute turkey or plant-based meat for a lighter option.
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg