Description
A fun and spooky spaghetti dish shaped like a brain, filled with savory meat sauce and cheeses, perfect for Halloween parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 350g dried spaghetti
- 100g grated cheddar cheese
- 100g mozzarella cheese
- 30g parmesan cheese, grated
- 4 eggs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 500g minced beef (or veggie alternative)
- 400g canned chopped tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Red food coloring or extra tomato sauce (optional for spooky effect)
Instructions
- Boil the pasta in salted water until al dente, then drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onion until soft. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add the minced beef, season with oregano, salt, and pepper, and cook until browned.
- Pour in the canned tomatoes and tomato paste, mix well, and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk the eggs, then combine with cooked spaghetti, cheeses, and cooled meat sauce.
- Grease a brain-shaped mold, fill it with the spaghetti mixture, and press down.
- Cover with foil and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 25–30 minutes.
- Let cool slightly before flipping onto a serving platter. Drizzle with tomato sauce for a “bloody” effect and serve warm.
Notes
Customize by adding veggies like spinach or using gluten-free pasta. Perfect for Halloween parties!
- 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, spooky meal, family dinner, spaghetti bake, fun recipe