Halloween Pasta: 7 Spooky Recipes for Family Fun

Spooky Halloween Pasta with Ghostly Meatballs Delight

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25 pieces meatballs (Feel free to use store-bought or homemade for a delicious flavor.)
1 lb pasta (Any shape works, fun shapes could enhance the festive look!)
1 tablespoon salt (Essential for bringing out the pasta’s flavor in the boiling water.)
food gel or food coloring (Adds the spooky Halloween vibe; gel works best for vibrant colors.)
6–8 cups marinara sauce (This luscious sauce ties everything together.)
13 pieces ciliegine mozzarella cheese balls (Cut in half lengthwise to create ghostly ‘eyes’.)
25 slices black olive slices (Perfect for making the meatballs look spooky.)

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Fill a large pot with water and add 1 tablespoon of salt. Bring it to a rolling boil over medium-high heat before adding your pasta. Cook it according to package instructions until al dente, usually around 8-12 minutes. Drain the pasta thoroughly and rinse it under cold water.
In batches, take the drained pasta and transfer it into a gallon-size resealable bag. Add 2 tablespoons of water and a few drops of food gel or coloring. For regular food dye, add 15-20 drops for vibrant results.
Seal the bag and gently squish the pasta to coat it entirely in color. Let it sit for a few minutes so the dye can absorb. Transfer to a colander to let it drain and shake off any excess dye.
Continue the coloring process with the remaining pasta until all is dyed. Give a final rinse with cold water to wash away any excess food coloring. Serve fresh or store in the fridge to reheat later.
In a large serving bowl, arrange your vibrant pasta and generously top it with marinara sauce.
For each meatball, place a half slice of ciliegine mozzarella on top for a ghostly appearance and add a black olive slice for the spooky ‘eye.’ Nestle these meatballs over the marinara sauce.