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Spooky Spaghetti and Cheese Stuffed Meatballs

Spooky Spaghetti and Cheese Stuffed Meatballs for Halloween Fun

Delight your family with these Spooky Spaghetti and Cheese Stuffed Meatballs, perfect for Halloween festivities.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Beef or ground turkey/chicken for lighter option
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs or gluten-free breadcrumbs for gluten-free option
  • 1 large Egg consider a flax egg as a vegan substitute
  • 1 cup Cheese (e.g., mozzarella) or dairy-free cheese alternative
For the Spaghetti
  • 8 oz Spaghetti or gluten-free pasta
For the Sauce
  • 2 cups Marinara Sauce enhance with garlic, herbs, or wine
For the Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Seasonings (e.g., garlic powder, onion powder) adjust to suit taste

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Medium saucepan
  • pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
    Spooky Spaghetti and Cheese Stuffed Meatballs
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, and seasonings, along with half of the cheese.
    Spooky Spaghetti and Cheese Stuffed Meatballs
  3. Scoop small amounts of the mixture, shape into meatballs, and stuff each with the remaining cheese.
    Spooky Spaghetti and Cheese Stuffed Meatballs
  4. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
    Spooky Spaghetti and Cheese Stuffed Meatballs
  5. Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente, then set aside.
    Spooky Spaghetti and Cheese Stuffed Meatballs
  6. Warm the marinara sauce over medium heat, then add the baked meatballs to coat them.
    Spooky Spaghetti and Cheese Stuffed Meatballs
  7. Serve by creating a bed of spaghetti, placing meatballs on top, and ladling marinara sauce over.
    Spooky Spaghetti and Cheese Stuffed Meatballs

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For added moisture, you can mix grated onion or zucchini into the meatball mixture. Rest meatballs for a few minutes after baking for improved flavor.

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