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If you’re looking for a spooky (but delicious!) meal to serve up this Halloween, look no further than Bloody Eyeball Spaghetti! Don’t worry—there are no real eyeballs or blood involved, just some creative and kid-approved ingredients that will bring some frightful fun to your dinner table. This recipe is super easy to whip up and perfect for a themed meal before heading out to trick-or-treat, or for a festive Halloween party!
Let’s dive into how to create this creepy dish that’s as tasty as it is spooky.
Ingredients:
- Spaghetti – The base of our dish!
- Pasta Sauce – This is where the “bloody” magic happens.
- Meatballs – These are the perfect stand-ins for the eyeballs.
- Black Olives – These add the finishing spooky touch for the eyeball’s pupil.
- Cheese – Used to create the whites of the eyeballs.
Directions:
Cook the Spaghetti & Sauce
Prepare your spaghetti noodles according to the instructions on the package. While the pasta is cooking, heat your pasta sauce until it’s warm and ready to serve.
- Assemble the Bloody Base
Once your pasta and sauce are ready, combine them in a large bowl. The pasta sauce will act as the “blood” for our spooky dish! Plate the spaghetti in small piles.
- Create the Eyeballs
Here’s where the fun begins! Take a cooked meatball and place it right on top of a pile of spaghetti. Using a small circular cutter (or a knife), cut out little circles of cheese to create the white part of the “eyeball.” Place a cheese circle on top of each meatball.
- Add the Final Touch
Top each cheese circle with a slice of black olive, and voilà! You’ve created the spookiest (and tastiest) eyeballs around.
Serving Suggestions:
For a full-on spooky dinner, you could pair this Bloody Eyeball Spaghetti with other Halloween-themed sides. Make sure you take a look at the rest of our Halloween content for ideas! Your guests will love the festive fun, and it’s sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike.
This recipe is not only a treat for the eyes (pun intended!) but also super easy to put together for busy parents looking for a quick, themed meal.
