Description
Eyeball Pasta is a fun and spooky dish perfect for Halloween, featuring a playful presentation and rich flavors that will delight guests of all ages.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g pasta
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup olives
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat the marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and add it to the saucepan with the marinara sauce.
- Stir the pasta and sauce together until well combined.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Using a spoon, scoop out small portions of mozzarella cheese and shape them into balls.
- Place an olive on top of each mozzarella ball to create the ‘eyeball’ effect.
- Serve the pasta on plates and top with the mozzarella ‘eyeballs’.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: recipes
- Method: stovetop cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (250g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 60
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 30
Keywords: Halloween, spooky, pasta, family dinner, Eyeball Pasta