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Spooky Pasta


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  • Author: Mia
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Description

Transform your next gathering into a spine-tingling celebration with this Spooky Pasta dish! Featuring long noodles that mimic creepy worms, vibrant tomato sauce, and spooky black olive eyes, this recipe is not just visually captivating but also bursting with flavor. Perfect for Halloween or any fun family night, it promises to enchant guests of all ages while igniting laughter and creativity at the dinner table.


Ingredients

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  • 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 15 oz canned tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and toss with olive oil.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, sauté minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant (1-2 minutes).
  3. Add canned tomato sauce to the skillet and simmer for about 5 minutes.
  4. Combine the cooked pasta with the tomato sauce, mixing until thoroughly coated.
  5. Plate creatively by twirling portions on plates and adding sliced black olives as 'spooky eyes.'
  6. Finish with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves before serving.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Boiling/Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
  • Calories: 330
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg