Bloody Spaghetti with Mozzarella Eyeballs
A fun and whimsical Halloween dish that combines spaghetti with a rich 'bloody' sauce and creepy mozzarella eyeballs, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Pasta & Sauce
- 12 ounces Spaghetti or whatever you have in your pantry
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 28 ounces Crushed tomatoes the 'bloody' base
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
Eyeballs
- 10-12 Mozzarella balls eyeballs, in disguise
- 10-12 Black olives for pupils
Instructions
Cooking Pasta
- Start by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil. Once bubbling, add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Making Sauce
- While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and garlic. Cook until the beef is browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes and Italian seasoning, and season with salt and pepper. Let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes.
Preparing Eyeballs
- Just before serving, take your mozzarella balls and place them on a plate. Slice the black olives in half and press one half on each mozzarella ball to create your creepy eyeballs.
Combining & Serving
- Toss the cooked spaghetti into the sauce, ensuring every strand is well-coated. Serve in bowls, topped with your mozzarella eyeballs.
Notes
For extra flavor, add red chili flakes to the sauce for a spicy surprise! Leftovers taste even better the next day.