Eyeball Pasta Meatball Mozzarella (Printer-Friendly Version)
Pasta with savory beef meatballs, creamy mozzarella, and tangy tomato sauce for a delightfully spooky meal.
# Required Ingredients:
→ Pasta
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450 g dried spaghetti
→ Meatballs
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450 g ground beef
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60 g breadcrumbs
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25 g grated Parmesan cheese
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1 large egg
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
→ Sauce and Decoration
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480 ml marinara sauce
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8 small mozzarella balls
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8 black olive slices
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Cook spaghetti in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
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In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, egg, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until uniform.
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Form the beef mixture into 8 even meatballs and arrange on a baking dish. Bake in a preheated oven at 190°C for 20–25 minutes until fully cooked.
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Warm the marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat. Once hot, add the baked meatballs to the sauce to coat evenly.
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Top each meatball with a mozzarella ball. Place one olive slice at the center of each mozzarella ball to form the 'eye.'
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Serve the spaghetti on individual plates, ladle sauce and meatballs on top, and present the mozzarella 'eyeballs' facing up.
# Handy Cooking Tips:
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For more flavor, consider adding fresh basil or parsley when serving.