Description
A fun and spooky twist on a classic spaghetti and meatballs dish, perfect for Halloween or any festive occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
- 1 cup black olives, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- In a skillet, heat marinara sauce over medium heat and add meatballs; simmer until cooked through, about 15-20 minutes.
- Add black olives to the sauce and meatballs, stirring gently.
- Serve meatballs over spaghetti and garnish with additional olives if desired.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute ground beef with plant-based meat.
- Feel free to add more spices to the meatball mixture for extra flavor.
- Can be made ahead and reheated for a quick meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg