Description
Spooky Spaghetti & Cheesy Monster Meatballs is a fun and delicious dish perfect for Halloween or any family gathering. This whimsical meal features al dente spaghetti topped with flavorful, cheesy meatballs that are sure to delight kids and adults alike. With its enticing aroma of garlic and Italian herbs, this dish transforms a simple dinner into an unforgettable experience filled with laughter and joy. Get ready to twirl your fork into a plate of spooky goodness!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Boil the spaghetti in salted water until al dente (8-10 minutes), then drain.
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, mozzarella cheese, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Form meat mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and bake on a parchment-lined baking sheet for about 20 minutes.
- While baking, heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté garlic for 1 minute, then add marinara sauce and simmer.
- Once meatballs are cooked through, mix them with the marinara sauce and serve over spaghetti with extra cheese on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 80mg