Description

Spaghetti and Ghost Meatballs is a fun and spooky twist on a classic dish, perfect for Halloween or any playful dinner. These ghostly meatballs are made from ground beef and served over spaghetti, creating a delightful meal that kids and adults alike will enjoy.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb. ground beef
1 lb. spaghetti noodles
1 (24 oz.) jar marinara sauce
1 small onion
diced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 egg
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
divided
2 tablespoons olive oil
divided
salt for pasta water
Olives for eyes
Parmesan or mozzarella cheese
optional

Instructions

In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, diced onion, minced garlic, egg, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, and a pinch of salt. Mix well and shape into meatballs, placing an olive on top of each for eyes.
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Cook the meatballs until browned on all sides, about 10-15 minutes, then set aside.
In the same skillet, add marinara sauce and remaining Italian seasoning. Bring to a simmer and add the meatballs back into the sauce. Cover and let them cook for 10 minutes.
While the meatballs are simmering, cook spaghetti noodles according to package instructions in salted water. Drain and set aside.
Serve spaghetti topped with meatballs and sauce. Sprinkle with Parmesan or mozzarella cheese if desired.

Notes

Feel free to customize the seasonings or add additional vegetables to the sauce for more flavor. To make it extra spooky, use different shapes for the meatballs.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dinner, Main Course, Halloween
Method: Baking, Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 600 kcal
Sugar: 10 g
Sodium: 850 mg
Fat: 25 g
Saturated Fat: 8 g
Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
Trans Fat: 0.5 g
Carbohydrates: 65 g
Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 29 g
Cholesterol: 105 mg

Keywords: Spaghetti And Ghost Meatballs, Halloween Recipes, Fun Dinner Ideas, Meatballs, Spaghetti, Family Recipes