Eyeball Pasta (Halloween Dinner Idea)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
1 serving
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Calories
330 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Eyeball Pasta (Halloween Dinner Idea)
Description
Eyeball Pasta includes any shape of spinach pasta cooked and coated with your preferred pasta sauce. The dish is topped with creatively crafted "eyeballs" made by cutting mozzarella string cheese into small discs and placing olive pieces in the centers to resemble eyeballs. This straightforward garnish enhances the dish visually while maintaining traditional pasta tastes.
The pasta provides a tender texture with an earthy note from the spinach, balanced by the chosen sauce. The mozzarella adds creamy mildness, and the olives contribute a slight briny contrast, enriching the eating experience.
This themed dinner idea fits well for casual Halloween celebrations or entertaining children by adding a fun, edible decoration to pasta dishes. The simple assembly requires minimal extra effort while making the meal distinctive.
Ingredients
Note: There are no amounts in this recipe as it can be prepared in any amount.
- spinach pasta any shape
- pasta sauce your favorite from a jar or homemade
Eyeballs
- mozzarella cheese approx ½ per person, strings
- black olives or dark skinned veggies like zucchini
Instructions
- Slice string cheese about ¼″ thick. Cut the olives in half lengthwise.
- Using the straws cut circles out of the cheese discs, using the same straw, cut pieces out of the olives. Place the olive pieces in the cheese pieces to make eyeballs.
- Cook pasta according to directions. Top with a serving of pasta sauce and add eyeballs on top.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 330 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 330 | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 811mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 336mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 337IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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