Spooky Spaghetti and Cheese Stuffed Meatballs
A fun and easy dish perfect for Halloween, featuring meatballs stuffed with gooey mozzarella cheese served over spaghetti and marinara sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 2 cups spaghetti
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- Olives for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix the meatball mixture in a large bowl with ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Shape the meatballs by flattening a small amount of the mixture, placing a cube of mozzarella in the center, and molding the meat around it.
- Bake the meatballs on a lined baking sheet for 20-25 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.
- Heat the marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Serve the meatballs over spaghetti topped with marinara sauce.
- Add olives to decorate meatballs as ‘eyes’.
Notes
Great as meal prep; these meatballs can be made in advance and stored for quick meals.