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Spaghetti and Skull Meatballs "Pasta Mortem" | Halloween

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Spook up your dinner table with this hauntingly delicious black spaghetti and Italian "skull" meatballs! These "Pasta Mortem" will impress guests and add a dash of frightful fun to your Halloween!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Bake Time 30 minutes
REFRIGERATE 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Halloween
Cuisine Halloween Food
Servings 8

Ingredients
 

  • 8.80 oz (250 g) black squid ink pasta  (Spaghetti | Cooked al dente)
  • 21 oz (595 g) Pasta Sauce (Warm)

ITALIAN MEATBALLS (Makes 20 regular + 15 skulls)

  • 4 oz (115 g) bread crumbs (Panko)
  • 3 oz (85 g) milk
  • 1 Lb (455 g) ground beef
  • 1 Lb (455 g) ground porc
  • 4 Garlic Cloves (Minced)
  • 2 eggs
  • 3.55 oz (100 g) parmesan cheese (Grated)
  • 1 oz (28 g) Italian parsley (Chopped | A handful)
  • 1 oz (28 g) Fresh Basil (Chopped | A handful)
  • 1/2 sweet onion (Chopped)
  • 2 tsp (12 g) Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp (2 g) Greek oregano
  • 1 tsp (6 g) sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp (1 g) Pepper Mill
  • 1/4 tsp (0.5 g) red chili flakes

Instructions
 

MEATBALLS PREPARATION

  • In a large mixing bowl, stir the bread crumbs together with the milk until combined. Let it soak for 10 minutes.
    4 oz bread crumbs, 3 oz milk
  • When ready, add the ground beef, ground pork, chopped garlic, eggs, Parmesan cheese, Italian parsley, fresh basil, chopped onion and Worcestershire sauce.  Sprinkle the Greek oregano, sea salt, black pepper and red chili flakes evenly on top. Use your hands to mix the ingredients until combined. NOTE: Do not to over-mix! Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
    1 Lb ground beef, 1 Lb ground porc, 4 Garlic Cloves, 2 eggs, 3.55 oz parmesan cheese, 1 oz Italian parsley, 1 oz Fresh Basil, 1/2 sweet onion, 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp Greek oregano, 1 tsp sea salt, 1/2 tsp Pepper Mill, 1/4 tsp red chili flakes

ASSEMBLY

  • Take your preparation out of the refrigerator.
  • Using a spoon, scoop 1-teaspoon of preparation into the skull mold, gently pressing it down. Fill the 15 cavities and store in the freezer while preparing the rest of the recipe.
  • Then, scoop and roll the rest of the mixture into a 2-tablespoon balls and place them directly inside your Rectangular Mold. This will make about 20 regular meatballs. NOTE: You can rub your hands with a little bit of olive oil to prevent sticking. Refrigerate while preparing the Pasta.

COOK!

  • Cook your pasta al dente according to package instructions: 8 minutes for me. Drain and stir some olive oil until well-coated. Set aside.
    8.80 oz black squid ink pasta 

BAKE!

  • Preheat oven at 425F/220C. Take your preparations out of the refrigerator and freezer.
  • Bake for 12 minutes at 425F/220C. Every oven heats differently and all meatballs are not of the same size: Use the Digital Thermometer to ensure the meat is cooked through at 160F/72C.
  • Once your Meatballs are out of the oven, prepare your plates: Add a layer of spaghetti, another one of your favorite tomato sauce with meatballs on top. Enjoy! "BONE" Appétit & Happy HALLOWEEN!
    21 oz Pasta Sauce

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Spaghetti and Skull Meatballs "Pasta Mortem" | Halloween
Amount Per Serving
Calories 460 Calories from Fat 216
% Daily Value*
Fat 24g37%
Saturated Fat 10g63%
Trans Fat 0.4g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 9g
Cholesterol 128mg43%
Sodium 1063mg46%
Potassium 747mg21%
Carbohydrates 29g10%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 32g64%
Vitamin A 1012IU20%
Vitamin C 13mg16%
Calcium 247mg25%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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