Description
Halloween dinner just got a delicious makeover. These spooky stuffed meatballs turn classic spaghetti into a fun, cheesy centerpiece everyone will want to try.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb. (454 g) ground beef
- 1/2 cup (50 g) Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup (25 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 4 oz. (113 g) low-moisture mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes
- 12 oz. (340 g) spaghetti
- 24 oz. (680 g) marinara sauce
- 1 tbsp. (15 ml) olive oil
- 2 tbsp. (8 g) fresh parsley, chopped
- Extra Parmesan cheese for serving
- Sliced black olives for spooky decoration
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Divide the mixture into about 16 portions and flatten each portion slightly.
- Place a mozzarella cube in the center of each portion and carefully seal the meat around the cheese.
- Arrange the stuffed meatballs on a lightly oiled baking sheet.
- Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until cooked through and browned.
- Warm the marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium-low heat for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Add the cooked meatballs to the marinara and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.
- Toss spaghetti with some marinara sauce and add a little pasta water if needed.
- Arrange the spaghetti on a serving platter and place the stuffed meatballs around the noodles.
- Decorate the meatballs with sliced black olives to create spooky eyes.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley and Parmesan.
- Serve immediately while the cheese centers are warm and gooey.
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: American