Description
Eyeball Pasta is the ultimate spooky dish for Halloween or fun family dinners! Juicy meatballs dressed up as eyeballs with mozzarella and olive ‘pupils’ make this meal both delicious and entertaining. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, it’s sure to impress kids and adults alike. 👀🎃
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 egg
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
1 jar marinara sauce
1 cup mozzarella cheese, cut into small balls
Olives (for eyeball pupils)
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper until combined.
3. Form into golf-ball-sized meatballs.
4. Place meatballs on a baking sheet and bake for 20–25 minutes, until cooked through.
5. Heat marinara sauce in a pot over medium heat.
6. Add cooked meatballs to the marinara and simmer briefly.
7. Press an olive into each mozzarella ball to make ‘eyes.’
8. Serve meatballs topped with sauce and mozzarella ‘eyes.’
Notes
Serve warm with garlic bread or salad for a full meal.
Use lean ground beef or substitute turkey for a lighter option.
Prepare meatballs ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to bake.
Leftovers reheat well in the microwave or on the stove.
For vegetarian version, use plant-based meat substitutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Halloween, Fun Recipes
- Method: Baking & Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: eyeball pasta, halloween pasta, spooky meatballs, halloween dinner