Description
Spooky Spaghetti and Cheese Stuffed Meatballs is a fun and delicious Halloween-themed dish that combines flavorful meatballs filled with gooey mozzarella, served over spaghetti in a rich marinara sauce. Perfect for a festive dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound Italian sausage (casings removed)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 ounces mozzarella cheese cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Other Ingredients:
- 1 (24-ounce) jar marinara sauce
- 12 ounces spaghetti
- Black olives for decoration (optional)
- Parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Meatballs: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, sausage, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Form meatballs around mozzarella cubes and place on baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake meatballs for 18–20 minutes until golden.
- Cook Spaghetti: Cook spaghetti according to package instructions.
- Prepare Sauce: Heat marinara sauce in a skillet. Add meatballs and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Serve: Serve meatballs and sauce over spaghetti. Decorate with olives for a spooky touch. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- You can prep the meatballs ahead and freeze them uncooked for up to 1 month.
- Try using ghost-shaped pasta or squid ink noodles for a Halloween twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
