Spooky Spaghetti & Eyeballs
Looking to add a touch of creativity to your family dinner? Our Spooky Spaghetti & Eyeballs is the perfect dish for Halloween or any fun-themed night! This delightful recipe combines hearty ground beef meatballs with a playful twist—spooky eyeballs made of provolone cheese and black olives. Not only does it taste delicious, but it’s also a fantastic way to engage kids in the kitchen while sneaking in some wholesome ingredients. With easy preparation and minimal fuss, this meal will bring laughter and joy to your table, making dinnertime feel like an exciting celebration.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
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 oven to 400°F and prepare a baking sheet.
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, olive oil, parsley flakes, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Shape into 2-inch meatballs and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Top each meatball with provolone cheese and an olive slice for the 'eyeball.'
- Return to oven for 2-3 minutes to melt cheese.
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions; drain.
- Heat marinara sauce and mix with cooked spaghetti before serving topped with eyeballs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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