Spooky Spaghetti and Meatballs with Black Olives to Impress!
A fun and spooky twist on a classic spaghetti and meatballs dish, perfect for Halloween or themed parties.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Form the mixture into meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake meatballs in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes.
- In a saucepan, heat marinara sauce and add the baked meatballs.
- Serve spaghetti topped with meatballs and sauce, garnished with sliced black olives.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute ground beef with plant-based meat.
- Feel free to add more spices to the meatball mixture for extra flavor.
- Black olives can be replaced with other toppings like green olives or mushrooms.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg