Spooky Eyeball Pasta Bake: A Fun Halloween Family Feast

This Eyeball Pasta Bake is a spooky, cheesy dish perfect for Halloween, combining meatball 'eyeballs' and gooey pasta.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Cooling Time 10

Total Time 55

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 400

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Pasta

8 ounces Short Pasta (like penne or rotini)

For the Cheese

2 cups Mozzarella Cheese Substitute with cheddar for a sharper taste.

For the Sauce

2 cups Marinara Sauce Homemade or store-bought.

For the "Eyeballs"

12 ounces Meatballs Use beef, turkey, or veggie meatballs.
1/2 cup Black Olives Sliced, for "pupils".

For Garnishing

1 bunch Fresh Basil Optional garnish.

Equipment

9x13 inch baking dish
Large pot
Mixing Bowl

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
In a large bowl, mix the drained pasta with marinara sauce and half of the mozzarella cheese.
Transfer the pasta mixture into the greased baking dish and sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top.
Place the meatballs on top of the pasta and press a half of black olive into each meatball.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
Let cool for 5-10 minutes, then garnish with fresh basil before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Perfect for Halloween gatherings, this dish can be customized with various meats or vegetables.

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