Spooky Spaghetti and Cheese Stuffed Meatballs
Delight in this Halloween-themed dish featuring spooky spaghetti and cheese stuffed meatballs, perfect for parties and family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g ground meat (beef or chicken)
- 100 g mozzarella cheese, diced
- 200 g spaghetti
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground meat, egg, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until well combined.
- Take a small portion of the meat mixture, flatten it in your hand, add a small cube of cheese in the center, and seal the meat around the cheese to form a meatball. Repeat until all meat is used.
- Heat some oil in a pan over medium heat, add the meatballs, and cook until browned on all sides. Set aside.
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil and cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a serving dish, arrange spaghetti in a spider-web shape. Add the meatballs to the hot tomato sauce and gently mix.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and add candy eyes on the meatballs for a spooky effect!
Notes
For added fun, serve with candy eyes on the meatballs. Ensure leftovers are stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Halloween, Spooky, Meatballs, Spaghetti, Family Dinner