Description
Get ready to thrill your taste buds with this Scary Good Halloween Dinner! Bursting with flavor and served with a spooky twist, this delightful dish combines spaghetti, rich tomato sauce, and eerie black olives to create a meal that’s as fun to look at as it is to eat. Perfect for family gatherings or hauntingly festive parties, this dinner will leave everyone screaming for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives (for decoration)
- Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by gathering everything on the counter for an organized cooking experience.
- In a large pot, boil salted water and cook the spaghetti until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and reserve some pasta water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant (1–2 minutes).
- Add tomato sauce and reserved pasta water to the skillet; stir until well combined and heated through.
- Plate the spaghetti using tongs, then decorate with sliced black olives as 'eyes.'
- Garnish with fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Halloween
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Swap out pasta for any shape you like; fun shapes can add to the spooky theme! Consider adding seasonal veggies or edible glitter for an extra frightful touch. Leftover spaghetti can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days—reheat gently.