Description
A whimsical twist on a classic pasta dish, featuring spaghetti in a robust marinara sauce topped with playful mozzarella eyeballs.
Ingredients
- Spaghetti
- Ground beef or turkey
- Fresh tomatoes
- Fresh garlic
- Onion
- Italian herbs (oregano, basil, red pepper flakes)
- Mozzarella balls
- Black or green olives
- Olive oil
- Salt
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil, minced garlic, and diced onions. Sauté until fragrant and translucent.
- Add ground beef or turkey, breaking it up, and cook until browned (about 5-7 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour in the tomatoes and stir in the dried herbs. Simmer for 15-20 minutes to thicken.
- Prepare mozzarella eyeballs by inserting pieces of olives into the mozzarella balls as pupils.
- Toss the spaghetti into the sauce and combine well. Plate the spaghetti and add mozzarella eyeballs before serving.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute ground meat with lentils or a plant-based option. Fresh ingredients elevate the flavor of the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Halloween, spaghetti, family meal, pasta, fun food