Description
Get ready for a hauntingly delicious family meal with Spooky Spaghetti & Cheesy Monster Meatballs! This whimsical dish features vibrant spaghetti smothered in rich marinara sauce, topped with delightful meatballs that look straight out of a Halloween tale. Perfect for themed gatherings or cozy dinners, this recipe is easy to prepare and sure to bring smiles and laughter to your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti (whole wheat or gluten-free)
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup seasoned bread crumbs
- Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by chopping fresh basil and setting it aside.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- With wet hands, form the mixture into round meatballs (about 2 tablespoons each).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; add meatballs and cook until browned on all sides (6-8 minutes).
- Pour marinara sauce over meatballs; cover and simmer on low heat for 10 minutes.
- While simmering, cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente; drain without rinsing.
- Toss cooked spaghetti with remaining marinara sauce in a large bowl.
- Serve spaghetti on plates topped with monster meatballs; sprinkle with mozzarella and garnish with fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg