Spooky Spaghetti & Eyeballs
Get ready to scare up some fun in the kitchen with our Spooky Spaghetti & Eyeballs! This playful dish brings a haunting twist to classic spaghetti and meatballs, making it perfect for Halloween festivities. The “eyeballs” are crafted from tender beef meatballs topped with gooey cheese and black olives, giving them an eerie yet delicious appearance that will delight kids and adults alike. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, this recipe is quick to prepare, allowing you to spend more time enjoying the spooky season with family and friends.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dinner
- 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
- 8 ounces sliced provolone cheese
- 2.25 ounces canned sliced black olives
- 16 ounces dried spaghetti
- 16 ounces marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, olive oil, parsley flakes, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Roll mixture into 2-inch balls and place on a lined baking sheet. Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Cut circles from provolone cheese slices for 'eyeballs.'
- After baking meatballs, top each with a cheese circle and an olive slice.
- Return to oven for an additional 2-3 minutes until cheese melts.
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions; drain and mix with heated marinara sauce.
- Serve spaghetti topped with spooky eyeball meatballs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (400g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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