Description
Eyeball Pasta is a playful dish that brings a spooky twist to your dinner table. With spaghetti coated in a luscious tomato sauce and meatballs shaped like eyeballs, this recipe is perfect for Halloween festivities or any gathering that craves a bit of whimsy. It’s easy to make, visually striking, and sure to spark laughter and conversation among guests. Transform your meal into an unforgettable experience with this delightful culinary creation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces spaghetti
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) canned tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, beaten egg, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
- Roll the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake meatballs for about 20 minutes until cooked through.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, warm tomato sauce with oregano for about 5 minutes.
- Combine baked meatballs with the sauce and serve over spaghetti garnished with fresh basil if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg