Description
Transform your dinner time into a spooky celebration with our Spooky Spaghetti & Eyeballs! This playful twist on a classic dish is perfect for Halloween gatherings, delighting both kids and adults alike. The meatballs, crafted to look like eyeballs and packed with savory flavor, are easy to prepare and sure to impress your family and friends. With just 20 minutes of prep time, you can create a fun, memorable meal that’s not only delicious but also adds a festive touch to your dining experience. Serve it at your next Halloween party or as a whimsical family dinner—the possibilities are endless!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork
- 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
- 16 ounces dried spaghetti
- 16 ounces marinara sauce
- 8 ounces sliced provolone cheese
- 2.25 ounces canned sliced black olives
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, eggs, olive oil, parsley flakes, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and 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 using a cookie cutter.
- Top each meatball with a cheese circle and an olive slice for the eyeball effect.
- Return to the oven for an additional 2-3 minutes until melted slightly.
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions; heat marinara sauce in another pot.
- Combine cooked spaghetti with marinara sauce; serve topped with eyeball meatballs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 130mg