Description
Spooky Spaghetti & Eyeballs is a delightfully eerie dish that transforms a classic spaghetti and meatballs meal into an imaginative Halloween feast. This playful recipe features beef meatballs shaped like eyeballs, complete with provolone cheese and black olive decorations, making it a hit among kids and adults alike. With its rich flavors and whimsical presentation, it’s perfect for family gatherings or Halloween parties. Plus, it’s quick and easy to prepare, taking just about 40 minutes from start to finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 16 ounces dried spaghetti
- 16 ounces marinara sauce
- 8 ounces sliced provolone cheese
- 2.25 ounces canned sliced black olives
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Roll the mixture into 2-inch meatballs and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Cut provolone cheese into circles using a cookie cutter.
- Top each meatball with a slice of cheese and an olive slice as an eyeball.
- Return to the oven for another 2-3 minutes to melt the cheese.
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions; heat marinara sauce separately.
- Combine cooked spaghetti with marinara sauce before serving topped with meatballs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 450g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
Keywords: To make this dish even more festive, serve with themed plates or use creative utensils like spider-shaped forks. Customize your meatball mixture by adding chopped vegetables for extra nutrition.