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Spooky Halloween Spaghetti and Cheese Stuffed Meatballs

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A fun and delicious dish featuring meatballs stuffed with gooey mozzarella and topped with marinara sauce, perfect for Halloween festivities.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (for stuffing)
  • 2 cups spaghetti
  • 3 cups marinara sauce
  • Black olives (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning in a bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste, and mix until well combined.
  3. Take a portion of the meat mixture and flatten it in your palm. Place a piece of mozzarella cheese in the center and mold the meat around it to form a stuffed meatball.
  4. Place the stuffed meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 20-25 minutes.
  5. Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water. Drain and set aside.
  6. Heat the marinara sauce over medium heat.
  7. Add the baked meatballs to the heated marinara sauce to coat.
  8. Serve the spaghetti topped with the marinara sauce and meatballs, garnished with black olives.

Notes

For added fun, garnish meatballs to resemble spooky eyes using olives. Adjust seasoning and spice to your preference.