Description
Get ready for a spooky twist on a classic family favorite with Spooky Spaghetti & Cheesy Monster Meatballs! This fun and flavorful Halloween recipe combines juicy meatballs, saucy spaghetti, gooey mozzarella “ghosts,” and creepy olive eyes to make a dish that’s perfect for parties, themed dinners, or just a festive weeknight meal. Whether you’re planning quick Halloween dinner ideas, need a kid-approved spooky food idea, or want an easy recipe that doubles as a party centerpiece, this Halloween pasta is as delicious as it is delightful.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef or turkey
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 large egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup onion, grated
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp Italian seasoning
12 oz spaghetti noodles
2 cups marinara sauce
6 slices mozzarella cheese
6 black olives, sliced into rounds
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, mix ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, onion, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning until just combined.
3. Shape into meatballs (about 1.5 inches each) and place on the baking sheet.
4. Bake meatballs for 15–18 minutes until cooked through and browned.
5. Meanwhile, cook spaghetti noodles according to package instructions. Drain and toss with marinara sauce.
6. Remove meatballs from oven and place a slice of mozzarella on each while warm.
7. Optionally return to oven for 2–3 minutes to fully melt cheese into a ghostly shape.
8. Press two olive slices onto each meatball to form eyes.
9. Arrange meatballs on top of the spaghetti and serve immediately for spooky fun!
Notes
Chill the meatball mixture for 10 minutes before shaping to make handling easier.
If using store-bought meatballs, reduce total prep and cook time.
For extra Halloween flair, use squid ink spaghetti or green pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg