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Halloween Eyeball Pasta

Halloween Eyeball Pasta features spaghetti topped with juicy meatballs that resemble eyeballs. The dish is finished with marinara sauce, mozzarella dots, and olives to create a creepy, playful presentation. The combination offers a tender pasta texture with flavorful, meat-filled bites and a striking visual appearance.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound spaghetti
  • 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey/chicken
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumb for binding
  • 1 egg egg
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 4 mozzarella cheese balls small, for eyeballs
  • 8 pitted black olives for pupils
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for cooking

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • Baking sheet
  • Small spoons or piping bag

Method
 

  1. Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumb, egg, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
  3. Form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear the meatballs, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 8–10 minutes.
  5. Pour marinara sauce into the skillet with the meatballs. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 10 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and sauce to thicken slightly.
  6. Arrange the cooked spaghetti on serving plates. Spoon a generous amount of marinara sauce over the pasta.
  7. Place a meatball on top of the pasta and sauce. Add a mozzarella cheese ball on top of each meatball to resemble an eyeball.
  8. Cut a black olive in half and place each half on top of the mozzarella to create a pupil. Repeat for all eyeballs to create a spooky, eerie effect.
  9. Garnish with extra sauce or herbs if desired. Serve immediately to enjoy the playful, creepy presentation.

Notes

For added fun, use different colored olives or add extra toppings like chopped herbs or red pepper flakes for a spicy touch.