Spooky Spaghetti Eyeballs
This no-bake, eerie pasta treat brings tomatoey noodles and mozzarella “eyeballs” together for a frightfully fun Halloween snack.
Ingredients
- 8 oz spaghetti or gluten-free spaghetti
- 2 cups marinara or tomato sauce homemade or jarred; Rao’s works beautifully
- 12 small fresh mozzarella balls ciliegine; part-skim for creaminess
- 12 black olive slices each slice forms a pupil
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil for gloss and flavor
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional, for a little kick
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves roughly chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Cook spaghetti until al dente, then drain and toss with olive oil.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté garlic and red pepper flakes, then add marinara sauce and season. Heat through.
- Transfer spaghetti to a serving bowl, pour warm tomato sauce over it, and toss to coat.
- Place mozzarella balls on top of the spaghetti, press olive slices onto each ball for pupils.
- Scatter fresh basil leaves on top, then serve for a spooky snack.
Notes
Use whole-grain or legume-based spaghetti for extra fiber. Warm the sauce gently to prevent mozzarella from melting quickly. Drain mozzarella on a paper towel to avoid watery “eyeballs.
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