Description
Make your Halloween dinner unforgettable with this spooky, saucy Bloody Spaghetti with Mozzarella Eyeballs. It’s the ultimate creepy comfort food — spaghetti smothered in a garlicky red sauce with eerie mozzarella “eyeballs” staring back at you. This quick and fun recipe is perfect for spooky parties, haunted dinners, or just a festive family night. It’s a creative food idea that’s kid-approved, Instagram-worthy, and totally delicious. Great if you’re looking for easy recipes, Halloween dinner ideas, or quick weeknight meals with a spooky twist.
Ingredients
12 ounces spaghetti
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
10 to 12 mozzarella balls (bocconcini or ciliegine)
5 to 6 green or black olives, sliced into rings
Instructions
1. Cook the spaghetti in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
3. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Add the cooked spaghetti to the sauce and toss to combine. Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes.
5. Press one olive ring into the center of each mozzarella ball to form “eyeballs.”
6. Place mozzarella eyeballs evenly across the pasta.
7. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra spooky effect, add a few drops of red gel food coloring to the sauce.
Store the mozzarella eyeballs separately if making ahead to keep them fresh and shapely.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx.)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: halloween pasta, spooky food, bloody spaghetti, mozzarella eyeballs, halloween dinner