Description
Halloween is a time for fun, creativity, and delicious food! This Kid-Friendly Halloween Main Dish combines savory flavors with playful presentations that will excite kids and adults alike. Picture colorful pasta shapes mingling with seasoned meat and gooey cheese, all topped with a hint of spooky flair. Perfect for pre-trick-or-treating dinners or seasonal gatherings, this dish is easy to prepare and sure to become a new family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 2 cups fun-shaped pasta (e.g., ghost or pumpkin)
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers or spinach
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather and prep all ingredients; chop vegetables into small pieces.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground meat until fully cooked.
- Stir in chopped vegetables and marinara sauce; cook until veggies soften (about 5 minutes).
- Add the cooked pasta shapes; mix gently to combine.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top, cover, and let melt on low heat for 3-4 minutes.
- Serve on plates, garnishing creatively for a spooky touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg