Description
Spooky Spaghetti & Eyeballs is the perfect Halloween dish that transforms a classic favorite into a fun and festive meal. With its creepy yet playful presentation, this dish is sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike. Juicy meatballs, cleverly crafted to resemble eyeballs, are made from a blend of ground beef and savory spices, all served over a bed of spaghetti smothered in rich marinara sauce. Quick to prepare and easy to clean up, this recipe allows you to create a memorable Halloween dinner in no time. Gather your family around for this hauntingly delicious feast that will delight everyone at your celebration!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 16 ounces dried spaghetti
- 8 ounces sliced provolone cheese
- 2.25 ounces canned sliced black olives
- 16 ounces marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, olive oil, parsley flakes, garlic powder, onion 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 and cooked through.
- While baking, cut provolone cheese into circles using a cookie cutter.
- Top each meatball with a cheese circle and an olive slice for the 'eyeball.'
- Return to the oven for an additional 2-3 minutes to melt cheese.
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions; heat marinara sauce in the same pot.
- Serve spaghetti topped with meatballs and garnish if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg