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Last Updated on September 25, 2023
Halloween is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate this spooky holiday than with some delicious and fun-themed pasta recipes? Whether you’re hosting a Halloween party or simply looking for a festive meal to enjoy with your family, these five Halloween pasta recipes are sure to delight both young and old alike. So, dust off your cauldron and get ready to whip up some wickedly good pasta dishes!
Mummy Meatball Pasta
Ingredients:
- Spaghetti
- Meatballs
- Marinara sauce
- Mozzarella cheese
- Black olives (for eyes)
Instructions:
- Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions and drain.
- Heat the marinara sauce in a pot.
- Arrange the cooked spaghetti on plates.
- Top with meatballs and cover them with marinara sauce.
- Place thin strips of mozzarella cheese over the meatballs, leaving a small gap for the eyes.
- Slice black olives into small circles and place them in the gap to create mummy eyes.
- Serve and enjoy your spooky mummy meatball pasta!
- Witch’s Brew Pasta Salad
2. Witch’s Brew Pasta Salad
Ingredients:
- Your choice of pasta (spirals or bowties work well)
- Green pesto sauce
- Cherry tomatoes
- Black olives
- Mini mozzarella balls
- Fresh basil leaves
Instructions:
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and let it cool.
- Toss the cooked pasta with green pesto sauce until well coated.
- Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and slice the black olives into rings.
- Add the tomatoes, olives, and mini mozzarella balls to the pasta.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
- Chill in the fridge before serving your bewitching pasta salad!
- Monster Eyeball Pasta
3. Monster Eyeball Pasta
Ingredients:
- Large pasta shells (conchiglie)
- Ground beef or plant-based substitute
- Onion, finely chopped
- Garlic, minced
- Tomato sauce
- Mozzarella cheese
- Green peas (for the “eyeballs”)
Instructions:
- Cook the pasta shells according to the package instructions and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef or plant-based substitute with the chopped onion and minced garlic until browned.
- Stir in the tomato sauce and simmer for a few minutes.
- Stuff each pasta shell with the meat mixture.
- Place mozzarella cheese on top of each stuffed shell.
- Use green peas as “eyeballs,” pressing them into the cheese.
- Bake in the oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve your monstrous eyeball pasta with a side of tomato sauce.
- Pumpkin Alfredo Pasta
4. Pumpkin Alfredo Pasta
Ingredients:
- Fettuccine pasta
- Canned pumpkin puree
- Heavy cream
- Parmesan cheese
- Nutmeg
- Salt and pepper
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions, then drain.
- In a saucepan, combine the pumpkin puree and heavy cream over medium heat.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese, nutmeg, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Cook until the sauce is heated through and slightly thickened.
- Toss the cooked pasta in the pumpkin Alfredo sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve your creamy and comforting pumpkin Alfredo pasta.
- Spiderweb Pesto Pasta
5. Spiderweb Pesto Pasta
Ingredients:
- Linguine or spaghetti
- Pesto sauce
- Black olives (sliced)
- Fresh mozzarella balls
- Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- Fresh basil leaves
Instructions:
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions and drain.
- Toss the cooked pasta with pesto sauce until well coated.
- Arrange the pasta in a web-like pattern on a serving platter.
- Use black olive slices to create the spider’s body and legs.
- Place fresh mozzarella balls as spider eggs around the web.
- Add halved cherry tomatoes for an extra pop of color.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
- Serve your spooktacular spiderweb pesto pasta!
Conclusion
This Halloween, take your pasta game to the next level with these five delightfully spooky and delicious recipes. Whether you’re in the mood for mummy meatballs, witch’s brew pasta salad, monster eyeballs, pumpkin Alfredo, or spiderweb pesto pasta, these dishes are sure to add a fun and festive touch to your Halloween celebration. Get creative, have fun in the kitchen, and enjoy a memorable Halloween feast with family and friends. Happy haunting and pasta-making!
