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Spooky Black Spaghetti

Spooky Black Spaghetti: A Fun Halloween Twist for Families

Spooky Black Spaghetti transforms any gathering into a playful feast, featuring inky-black noodles and fun toppings for a kid-friendly Halloween experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 1 pound Spaghetti Can be swapped for gluten-free pasta if necessary.
  • 1 tablespoon Black Food Coloring Use gel for a more vibrant effect.
  • 2 tablespoon Salt Enhances flavor in boiling water.
For the Sauce
  • 2 cups Tomato Sauce Creates a gory "blood" effect.
  • 1 cup Alfredo Sauce Adds a ghostly appearance.
For Toppings
  • 1 cup Black Olives Represents creepy "eyeballs."
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Mimics "spiderwebs."
  • 1 cup Spiralized Zucchini Represents veggie "worms."

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Colander

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Prepare a large pot with 4 quarts of water, stirring in salt and a few drops of black food coloring. Bring to a boil.
  2. Add spaghetti gently to the boiling water, stirring occasionally, and cook for 10-12 minutes or until al dente.
  3. Drain the spaghetti carefully in a colander, avoiding rinsing to preserve the color. Transfer onto plates while warm.
  4. Choose either tomato sauce or Alfredo sauce and pour over the spaghetti, letting the colors contrast.
  5. Garnish with black olives, shredded mozzarella, and spiralized zucchini as toppings, encouraging guests to customize their plates.
  6. Gather family and friends to enjoy the visually striking Spooky Black Spaghetti, making for a memorable Halloween meal.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 12gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For intense color, use gel food coloring. Avoid overcooking pasta and don’t rinse after draining to maintain color.

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