Description
Spook up your Halloween gathering with “Worms & Eyeballs” spaghetti, a delightfully creepy dish that combines al dente spaghetti, savory marinara sauce, and meatballs topped with eerie black olive “eyeballs.” This fun and flavorful meal is perfect for all ages, guaranteed to create a hauntingly festive atmosphere at your table. Serve it up for a spine-tingling dinner that will leave your guests howling for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 12 oz pre-cooked beef or turkey meatballs
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Green food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, warm marinara sauce over medium heat. Stir in green food coloring if using.
- Heat meatballs in a separate pan until warmed through; combine with marinara sauce.
- On each plate, twirl spaghetti into nests, top with marinara sauce and meatballs.
- Garnish each meatball with sliced olives and sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.
- Serve immediately for a hauntingly delicious experience!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: For added fun, use whole wheat or gluten-free pasta alternatives. Customize by adding vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.