Bloody Spaghetti with Mozzarella Eyeballs
A quirky and fun dish featuring spaghetti with rich tomato sauce and mozzarella balls designed to look like eyeballs, perfect for Halloween or themed parties.
Ingredients
Pasta Ingredients
- 12 oz spaghetti noodles
Sauce Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 15 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red chili flakes (optional) Adjust to taste
Eyeball Ingredients
- 12 mozzarella balls (ciliegine or bocconcini)
- 6 black olives, halved
Instructions
Preparation
- Prep your workspace and gather all ingredients and tools, including a large pot for boiling pasta and a saucepan for the sauce.
- Boil the spaghetti noodles in salted water according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium flame, then sauté chopped onions and minced garlic for 3-5 minutes until onions are translucent.
Cooking
- Add crushed tomatoes and tomato paste to the sautéed onions and garlic, stirring well to create the sauce base.
- Stir in sugar, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and optional red chili flakes. Let the sauce simmer on low heat for about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare the mozzarella eyeballs by inserting half an olive into each mozzarella ball.
- Once the sauce has thickened, toss in the cooked spaghetti to ensure it is evenly coated.
- Plate the saucy spaghetti and top with mozzarella eyeballs. Optionally drizzle with balsamic glaze for decoration.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your spooky creation!
Notes
This dish is perfect for Halloween parties, themed dinners, or movie nights. Customize the ingredients according to your dietary preferences or seasonal availability.