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Halloween Spooky Pasta

This playful Halloween pasta combines al dente noodles with a vibrant tomato sauce, enriched with garlic, onions, and melty cheese. Topped with spooky decorations like olives and herbs, it creates a fun, gooey dish that’s perfect for festive gatherings or solo celebrations. The final appearance features bright, saucy pasta with spooky shapes and accents for a memorable presentation.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Halloween
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz pasta (penne or spaghetti) Al dente
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese or other melty cheese
  • ¼ cup black olives small, for eyes or accents
  • ¼ cup fresh basil or parsley chopped, for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Deep skillet or frying pan
  • Piping bag or plastic sandwich bag
  • Slotted spoon

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a deep skillet over medium heat until shimmering and fragrant.
  3. Add minced garlic and chopped onion to the skillet, sautéing until fragrant and translucent, about 2 minutes. The aroma should be warm and inviting.
  4. Add halved cherry tomatoes to the pan and cook until they soften and burst, forming a vibrant sauce, about 10 minutes. Stir occasionally and watch the sauce thicken and turn bright red.
  5. Mix the cooked pasta into the sauce, tossing gently to coat evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen it up.
  6. Use a piping bag or plastic sandwich bag to shape a portion of shredded cheese into spooky shapes or faces on a plate, or directly onto the pasta for a fun presentation.
  7. Decorate the pasta with small black olives as eyes or accents, pressing them gently into the cheese shapes. Sprinkle chopped basil or parsley over the top for a fresh, colorful finish.
  8. Allow the cheese decorations to sit for 2 minutes so they set slightly, then serve immediately while hot and gooey.

Notes

Feel free to get creative with your spooky shapes and decorations! This dish is highly customizable—try adding other vegetables or different cheeses for variety.