Description
A fun and spooky pasta dish perfect for Halloween. Spaghetti with cheesy monster meatballs shaped like eyeballs.
Ingredients
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 jar marinara sauce
- Black olives for garnish
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Form meat mixture into small balls. Press a mozzarella cube into the center of each one.
- Bake meatballs at 375°F for 20 minutes or until cooked through.
- Heat marinara sauce in a saucepan.
- Add a sliced black olive to each meatball to make them look like eyeballs.
- Serve meatballs over spaghetti with sauce.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef for less grease.
- Make meatballs ahead and freeze before baking.
- Add red food coloring to sauce for extra creepiness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American