Description
Eyeball Spaghetti is a fun and spooky dish perfect for Halloween night, featuring spaghetti topped with meatballs that resemble eyeballs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 jar marinara sauce
- 1 can black olives
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic powder, and onion powder until well combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs, placing a slice of black olive in the center of each to create an ‘eyeball’ effect.
- In a skillet, heat marinara sauce over medium heat and add the meatballs, cooking until they are browned and cooked through.
- Serve the meatballs over the spaghetti, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute meatballs with plant-based alternatives.
- Feel free to add more spices to the meat mixture for extra flavor.
- Can be served with garlic bread on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg