Monster Eyeball Pasta
Monster Eyeball Pasta is a fun and spooky dish that's perfect for Halloween or any time you want to add some excitement to your meal. It's easy to make using simple ingredients and is sure to delight everyone!
Ingredients
- 8 ounces tubular pasta (such as penne or rigatoni)
- 1 cup small mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
- ½ cup black olives (sliced thinly)
- 2 cups marinara sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves (torn)
- to taste salt
- to taste freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Warm the marinara sauce gently in a saucepan. Optionally, add herbs or red pepper flakes for extra flavor.
- Take the mozzarella balls and place a slice of black olive on top of each to resemble an eyeball's pupil.
- Toss the drained pasta with the marinara sauce until fully coated.
- Arrange the pasta on a serving platter or individual plates. Place the mozzarella eyeballs on top, spacing them evenly.
- Sprinkle torn basil leaves over the dish and season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Notes
This dish is perfect for Halloween parties and can be tailored to suit your preferences!