Description
Get ready for a hauntingly delicious meal with Spooky Spaghetti & Cheesy Monster Meatballs! This playful dish features perfectly cooked spaghetti coated in a rich tomato sauce, topped with gooey cheese-filled meatballs that will delight both kids and adults. Perfect for Halloween or any spooky gathering, this recipe offers a delightful blend of flavors and fun presentation that will leave your guests howling for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes (canned)
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot. Add spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic for about one minute, then add crushed tomatoes and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Form the Meatballs: In a bowl, mix ground beef, mozzarella cheese, salt, pepper, and breadcrumbs if desired. Shape into golf ball-sized meatballs.
- Cook the Meatballs: Gently place meatballs into the simmering sauce. Cover and cook for 20 minutes or until fully cooked.
- Combine and Serve: Toss drained spaghetti in the sauce until well-coated. Serve topped with monster meatballs and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg