Spooky Spaghetti & Eyeballs
Transform your dinner table into a Halloween feast with Spooky Spaghetti & Eyeballs! This playful dish features meatballs that resemble eerie eyeballs nestled on a bed of spaghetti, making it a thrilling addition to any Halloween celebration. It’s an easy recipe that both kids and adults will love, perfect for family gatherings or themed dinners. With just 20 minutes of preparation, you can create a fun and flavorful meal that brings the spirit of Halloween to life!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon parsley flakes
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 16 ounces dried spaghetti
- 16 ounces marinara sauce
- 8 ounces sliced provolone cheese
- 2.25 ounces canned sliced black olives
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, olive oil, parsley flakes, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Roll the mixture into 2-inch meatballs and place them on the baking sheet with space in between.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Cut provolone cheese into circles and place on baked meatballs with an olive slice on top.
- Return to the oven for another 2-3 minutes until cheese melts.
- Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package instructions and heat marinara sauce in a pot.
- Combine spaghetti with marinara sauce and serve topped with meatballs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
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