Description
Spooky Spaghetti & Cheesy Monster Meatballs is a frightfully fun Halloween dinner idea featuring gooey cheese-stuffed monster meatballs with olive eyes served on a bed of creepy spaghetti. Perfect for Halloween parties, family dinners, or spooky potlucks!
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey/chicken)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed (for stuffing)
- Black olives, sliced (for eyes)
- Mozzarella cheese slices (for the whites of the eyes)
- Optional: parsley or Italian seasoning
- 1 lb spaghetti (regular or black/purple pasta)
- Salted water (for boiling)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Red or green food coloring (optional)
- 3 cups marinara or spaghetti sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Flatten a spoonful, place a cheese cube inside, and roll into a ball.
- Place meatballs on a lined baking sheet and bake 18–20 minutes until cooked through and golden.
- Boil pasta as directed. Add food coloring to water for a spooky effect if desired. Drain and toss with olive oil.
- Heat marinara sauce in a skillet and toss pasta until coated.
- Add mozzarella circles and olive slices to meatballs for “eyes.” Secure with sauce if needed.
- Serve pasta on a platter topped with monster meatballs and extra sauce.
Notes
- Serve pasta in mini cauldrons or black bowls for extra spooky flair.
- Tint pasta with different colors for a “worms” effect.
- Use mozzarella ghosts or candy bones as garnish for added fun.
- Make meatballs ahead and reheat in sauce before serving.
- Vegetarian option: substitute with plant-based meatballs and dairy-free cheese.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked & Stovetop
- Cuisine: Halloween Themed
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
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