Description
Spooky Spaghetti & Eyeballs is a playful and delicious dish that’s perfect for Halloween gatherings! This fun meal features eyeball-shaped meatballs made from juicy ground beef, topped with provolone cheese and black olives. It’s not just for kids; adults will love the creative presentation and savory flavors too! Easy to prepare, this recipe ensures you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying the festivities. With customizable ingredients, you can adapt it to suit your family’s taste preferences. Serve it alongside spooky drinks or festive sides for a complete Halloween feast that will delight everyone at your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 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 the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, olive oil, parsley flakes, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until well mixed.
- Roll the mixture into 2-inch meatballs and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- While baking, cut provolone cheese into circles.
- After baking, top each meatball with a slice of provolone and an olive slice as the pupil.
- Return to the oven for another 2-3 minutes until cheese melts.
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions in boiling water; heat marinara sauce in the same pot afterward.
- Serve spaghetti topped with meatballs and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 170mg