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Spooky Spaghetti and Cheese Stuffed Meatballs

Spooky Spaghetti and Cheese Stuffed Meatballs for Halloween Fun

Celebrate Halloween with Spooky Spaghetti and Cheese Stuffed Meatballs, a fun and customizable dish perfect for festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Meat Beef, pork or turkey
  • 1 cup Cheese Mozzarella or cheddar
  • 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs Traditional or gluten-free
  • 1 large Egg Binds the mixture
  • 1/2 cup Onion Finely grated
  • 1 tsp Italian Seasonings Oregano and basil
For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Spaghetti Or your favorite pasta shape
For the Sauce
  • 2 cups Marinara Sauce Jarred or homemade

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Large pot
  • Saucepot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, finely grated onion, and Italian seasonings. Mix until incorporated.
  3. Shape the meat mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and stuff with cheese.
  4. Bake meatballs for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  5. Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and keep warm.
  6. Heat marinara sauce in a separate pot over medium-low heat for 5-7 minutes.
  7. Layer spaghetti on plates, top with marinara sauce, and add meatballs.

Notes

These meatballs can be made ahead and frozen before baking for convenience.