Description
Ready to freak out your family or Halloween guests with a dish that *stares back* at them? This Bloody Spaghetti with Mozzarella Eyeballs is creepy, creative, and loaded with comforting Italian flavors. Perfect for themed parties or spooky weeknight dinners, it’s a fun and easy recipe that turns classic pasta night into a delicious fright. Whether you’re after Halloween dinner ideas, fun food for kids, or a quick pasta dish with a twist, this one’s for you!
Ingredients
16 oz spaghetti
2 cups marinara sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
12 bocconcini mozzarella balls
6 black or green olives, sliced into rings
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Pour in marinara sauce and simmer for 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Slice olives into rings. Press a ring into each mozzarella ball to form an eyeball.
5. Add spaghetti to the sauce and toss until coated evenly.
6. Transfer to a serving dish or skillet and nestle the mozzarella eyeballs into the pasta.
7. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Make sure the mozzarella balls are dry before adding the olive slices so they stick well.
Use extra marinara sauce if preparing ahead to keep it from drying out on reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: halloween pasta, spooky dinner, mozzarella eyeballs, easy pasta dinner, halloween party food