Cheesy Ghost Meatball Spaghetti
Saucy spaghetti and tender meatballs get a spooky makeover with melted mozzarella ghosts and tiny olive faces, creating a fun Halloween dinner for the whole family.
Ingredients
- 12 oz (340 g) spaghetti
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- ⅓ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 6 slices mozzarella or provolone cheese
- 4-5 black olives
- Fresh basil or parsley, optional
Instructions
- Combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Shape into 12 small meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and brown the meatballs on all sides. Add marinara sauce, cover, and simmer for 12–15 minutes until cooked through.
- Meanwhile, boil the spaghetti in salted water according to package directions. Drain and toss with enough marinara to coat thoroughly.
- Cut mozzarella slices into rounded ghost shapes, leaving irregular flowing edges near the bottom.
- Arrange spaghetti and meatballs on serving plates. Place the cheese ghosts over several hot meatballs or small mounds of pasta.
- Allow the heat to soften the cheese slightly, then add tiny black olive pieces for eyes and different mouth expressions.