Description
Turn a cozy comfort food into a spooky sensation with this playful dinner idea! Spooky Spaghetti & Cheesy Monster Meatballs blends juicy meatballs with melted mozzarella ghosts, spooky olive eyes, and rich marinara-soaked spaghetti. It’s a perfect pick for a Halloween dinner or any fun-themed meal that brings smiles to the table. This easy recipe is great for quick dinner ideas, festive food fun, and creative family meals. Whether you’re after a weeknight hit or a holiday surprise, this is a crowd-pleaser with spooky flair. A must-have in your collection of easy dinner ideas and food fun for kids!
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 large egg
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
8 slices mozzarella cheese or 1 cup shredded
16 black olive slices
12 oz spaghetti
3 cups marinara sauce
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Shape into golf ball-sized meatballs.
2. Bake the meatballs on a parchment-lined tray at 400°F for 18–20 minutes.
3. Cook spaghetti in salted water until al dente. Drain and toss with marinara sauce.
4. Top each cooked meatball with mozzarella and return to oven for 2–3 minutes until melted.
5. Add black olive slices as eyes on the melted cheese to make monster faces.
6. Serve meatballs on a nest of spaghetti, letting them peek through the noodles.
Notes
Use shredded mozzarella for a stringier ghost-like melt.
You can prep meatballs ahead and refrigerate until ready to bake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking + Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: spooky dinner, Halloween recipe, cheesy meatballs, monster pasta, fun food for kids