Easy Spooky Ghost Spaghetti & Meatballs
A playful and festive take on classic spaghetti and meatballs, perfect for Halloween with ghostly mozzarella and olive eyes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 3 cups cooked spaghetti
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Black olives
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Boil spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and toss with olive oil.
- Combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Shape into 12-15 small meatballs and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- Warm the marinara sauce in a saucepan.
- Add the meatballs to the marinara sauce and stir to coat.
- Plate the spaghetti and top with meatballs and sauce.
- Sprinkle mozzarella on top of the meatballs to create ghosts.
- Place black olives on the mozzarella for eyes and serve immediately.
Notes
For a gooey effect, cover the meatballs with foil for the last few minutes of baking.