Spooky, Cheesy Eyeball Pasta That Will Haunt Your Dinner

Imagine a dish that transforms your kitchen into a Halloween haunted house with just a few simple ingredients. These creepy eyeball pasta and meatball ‘eyeballs’ are part art, part comfort food, and all fun. The sight of meaty orbs peeking out of a vibrant, spooky sauce makes every bite a delightful surprise.

This recipe isn’t just about the scare factor; it’s about nostalgia and chaos in the best way. It’s perfect for a childhood throwback or a quick, playful meal to impress a crowd of little monsters. Plus, the messy, gooey textures and vivid colors are exactly what makes Halloween cooking so spirited.

Halloween Eyeball Pasta and Meatball ‘Eyeballs’

This dish features cooked pasta coated in a vibrant, spooky sauce, topped with meatballs that resemble creepy eyeballs. The meatballs are cooked until tender, then assembled with an eerie red sauce to create a playful, visually striking Halloween-themed meal. The final presentation combines gooey textures with vivid colors for a fun and spooky effect.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Halloween

Calories: 520

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 12 oz spaghetti pasta uncooked
• 1 1/2 cups meatball mixture prepared from ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, seasonings
• 2 cups tomato sauce preferably vibrant red or with red food coloring
• 1 cup water
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• to taste salt and pepper
• 12 small meatballs formed from mixture
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded, for eyeballs
• 2 tbsp red food coloring optional for extra spooky color

Equipment

• Large pot
• Skillet or frying pan
• Mixing bowl
• Baking sheet
• Cooking spoon
• Kitchen knife

Method

 

1. Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then pour in the tomato sauce and water. Stir until combined and simmer until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
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3. While the sauce simmers, form small meatballs from the prepared mixture, about the size of a walnut. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment.
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4. Bake the meatballs in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) until cooked through and browned, about 15 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
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5. Slice each meatball in half horizontally to create a cross-section that resembles an eyeball. Place each half into a small mound of mozzarella cheese on a serving plate, pressing gently to adhere.
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6. Add a small dab of tomato sauce to the center of each mozzarella
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7. Serve the spooky eyeball pasta with the meatball eyeballs arranged on top, drizzled with extra sauce if desired. Enjoy while warm for a gooey, fun Halloween meal.

Notes

For added creepiness, add a few drops of red food coloring to the sauce or use black olives for extra eerie accents.

Whether you’re celebrating with kids or just craving some seasonal whimsy, these eyeballs will be a hit. They pair perfectly with a bubbling cauldron of green or blood-red sauce, adding that extra touch of Halloween magic to your table.