Description
A spooky and delicious spaghetti dish featuring a rich tomato sauce and mozzarella eyeballs for a fun twist.
Ingredients
- Spaghetti (your favorite pasta)
- Tomato sauce (high-quality canned or homemade)
- Roasted red peppers
- Fresh garlic
- Mozzarella balls (bite-sized)
- Black olives (for the pupils)
- Fresh basil
- Fresh oregano
- Crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water and cook spaghetti until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- Sauté the aromatics: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, add minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
- Prepare the sauce: Stir in tomato sauce and roasted red peppers; let it simmer for 10 minutes. Add reserved pasta water if needed for consistency.
- Make the eyeballs: Cut mozzarella balls in half and place one half on top of the other. Slice black olives for pupils and press into the cheese.
- Combine: Toss drained spaghetti into the sauce, ensuring every strand is coated. Add crushed red pepper flakes if desired.
- Serve and garnish: Plate the spaghetti and place mozzarella eyeballs on top. Finish with fresh basil.
Notes
Taste as you go, and adjust seasoning as needed. Allow the dish to rest before adding eyeballs to retain their shape.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Halloween, spooky, pasta, family meals, festive dinner