Description
Transform your dinner into a thrilling feast with Spooky Spaghetti & Eyeballs! This playful dish is perfect for Halloween parties, family gatherings, or just a fun night in. The spooky eyeball meatballs crafted from savory beef will be the star of the table, delighting both kids and adults alike. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, you can create a meal that’s not only visually striking but also bursting with flavor. Get ready to impress your guests with this ghoulishly fun and delicious recipe!
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 (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 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.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Cut provolone cheese into circles and place one circle on each meatball; add an olive slice for the pupil.
- Bake for another 2-3 minutes until the cheese melts slightly.
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions and heat marinara sauce separately.
- Combine drained spaghetti with marinara sauce and serve topped with eyeball meatballs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg