Description
A fun and festive Halloween dish combining comforting spaghetti with monster meatballs stuffed with gooey mozzarella.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (or turkey/chicken)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed (for stuffing)
- Black olives, sliced (for eyes)
- Mozzarella cheese slices (for the whites of the eyes)
- Optional: parsley or Italian seasoning
- 1 lb spaghetti (regular or black/purple pasta)
- Salted water (for boiling)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Red or green food coloring (optional)
- 3 cups marinara or spaghetti sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until fully combined.
- Take a spoonful of the mixture, flatten it, and place a cheese cube in the center, then roll it into a ball.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the meatballs on it.
- Bake the meatballs for 18–20 minutes until cooked through and golden.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Add food coloring if desired.
- Drain the pasta and toss it with olive oil.
- Heat marinara sauce in a skillet. Add the cooked pasta and toss.
- Remove meatballs from the oven and top with mozzarella circles and olives for eyes.
- Serve the spaghetti and meatballs on a platter, drizzled with extra marinara sauce.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Feel free to experiment with different meats and seasonings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Halloween, Spaghetti, Meatballs, Family Dinner, Quick Meal, Festive Recipe, Comfort Food