Description
Eyeball Pasta is the ultimate playful dish, perfect for Halloween or a fun family dinner. Twirl spaghetti around your fork and enjoy savory meatballs topped with gooey mozzarella “eyes.” This whimsical recipe will not only delight your taste buds but also add a touch of mischief to your table. With its rich flavors and entertaining presentation, Eyeball Pasta invites laughter and creativity into every meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey (lean)
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 14.5 oz diced tomatoes (canned)
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground meat with minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Shape into golf ball-sized meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook until browned on all sides (10-12 minutes).
- Pour in diced tomatoes with juices; let simmer while preparing the pasta.
- Boil salted water in another pot; cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
- Nestle mozzarella balls atop cooked meatballs, covering briefly until melted (about 3 minutes).
- Drain spaghetti and toss gently with the meatball sauce in the skillet before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute ground beef with turkey or add red pepper flakes for extra heat. Experiment with different cheeses for unique "eyeballs."