Spooky Eyeball Pasta
A fun and spooky Halloween-themed dinner featuring lean meatball 'eyeballs' over whole wheat spaghetti. Perfect for a festive family meal!
Equipment
- Large rimmed baking sheet
- Large mixing bowl
- Large Pot
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1 lb lean ground beef (90% lean)
- 1/2 medium onion finely chopped
- 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- 1 large egg beaten
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Pasta & Toppings
- 1 lb whole wheat spaghetti
- 1 1/2 cups low-sodium marinara sauce warmed
- 1/2 cup ciliegine (small mozzarella balls) sliced into rounds
- 1/4 cup black olives sliced crosswise into rounds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, onion, panko, garlic, parsley, and egg. Season generously with salt and pepper. Mix with a spatula or your hands until everything is well combined, then roll into 1-inch balls. Arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the meatballs for 13 minutes. Then, press a mozzarella round and an olive slice on top of each meatball to create “eyeballs.” Return to the oven and bake until the cheese is melty, about 2 more minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Drain and transfer to a serving platter.
- Pour the warm marinara sauce over the spaghetti, then scatter the eyeball meatballs on top. Serve immediately.
Notes
Nutritional Information (per serving): Calories: 490, Total Carbs: 52g, Net Carbs: 44g, Fats: 17g, Protein: 33g.
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