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Monster Eyeball Spaghetti: Terrific Halloween Dinner

Monster Eyeball Spaghetti (Halloween Dinner)
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Create a spooky and fun Halloween dinner with this “Monster Eyeball Spaghetti” recipe. It features pasta served with delicious meatballs designed to look like creepy eyeballs, perfect for a family-friendly Halloween meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound spaghetti
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup marinara sauce
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese
  • 24 pimento-stuffed green olives, sliced
  • Red food coloring (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, Parmesan cheese, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  3. Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
  4. Brown the meatballs in a skillet over medium heat. Drain off any excess grease.
  5. Add marinara sauce to the skillet with the meatballs. Simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked through.
  6. While meatballs are simmering, prepare the “eyeballs.” In a small bowl, mix cream cheese with a few drops of red food coloring if desired to create a bloodshot effect.
  7. Place a small dollop of cream cheese mixture onto each meatball.
  8. Top the cream cheese with a slice of green olive to create the iris and pupil.
  9. Serve the “eyeball” meatballs over the cooked spaghetti.

Notes

  • For a spicier sauce, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the marinara.
  • You can make the meatballs and sauce ahead of time and reheat before serving.
  • Get the kids involved in decorating the “eyeballs” for extra Halloween fun!

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