Easy Halloween Pasta (Spooky Spaghetti with Eyeball Meatballs)

Make a spooky dinner with eyeball meatballs over green spaghetti—perfect for a Halloween feast!

30 min Serves 8 Medium American

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This easy Halloween pasta combines ground beef, frozen meatballs, and spinach spaghetti in a rich tomato sauce. The creepy touch comes from candy eyes on each meatball, making it a fun and festive meal. Serve warm with Parmesan and fresh basil for extra flavor.

Ingredients

1 pound 80/20 ground beef, (Leave it out for a lighter (and more budget-friendly) option)

24 ounce jar spaghetti sauce

26 ounces bag frozen cooked Italian meatballs, ((about 26 dinner-sized))

16 ounce box spinach spaghetti, ((or use 12 oz for smaller portions))

½ cup large candy eyes, ((or enough for each meatball used))

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Optional garnish: fresh basil

Directions

In a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat, crumble the ground beef and cook until browned, then drain off the fat. Toss in the frozen meatballs and let them get lightly browned.

Pour the spaghetti sauce into the skillet with the beef and meatballs. Lower the heat to medium and let it simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, until the meatballs are hot and well-coated.

While that simmers, cook the spinach spaghetti following the instructions on the box. Before draining, save half a cup of the pasta water.

If the sauce seems too thick, stir in some of the saved pasta water. Place the cooked spaghetti on a serving dish, then spoon the sauce and meatballs over it. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Press a large candy eye onto the top of each meatball to create a spooky look.

If you like, add fresh basil leaves as a garnish. Serve the pasta while it's still warm.