Description
Dive into the Halloween spirit with this playful and delicious Spooky Spaghetti & Eyeballs recipe! This fun twist on the classic spaghetti and meatballs transforms ordinary meatballs into creepy eyeballs, capturing the imagination of both kids and adults. Made with a flavorful blend of ground beef and pork, these meatballs are not only fun to eat but also packed with taste, ensuring your Halloween gathering is a hit. Easy to prepare and perfect for parties or family dinners, this recipe allows you to enjoy festive moments without spending hours in the kitchen. Serve it up with a warm marinara sauce and watch everyone delight in this hauntingly good dish!
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
- 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 and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, eggs, olive oil, parsley flakes, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
- Shape the mixture into 2-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Cut provolone into circles and place one circle on each meatball as 'eyeball whites.'
- Add an olive slice on top for 'pupils.' Return to the oven for 2-3 minutes to melt slightly.
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions and heat marinara sauce in another pot.
- Serve spaghetti topped with eyeball meatballs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 110mg