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Eyeball pasta

Spooky Eyeball Pasta Kids Will Love This Halloween

Enjoy this fun Eyeball Pasta dish combining green tagliatelle and stuffed cherry tomato 'eyeballs' for a festive Halloween meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Green Tagliatelle Adds a fun, festive twist
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce Base sauce for the dish
For the Eyeballs
  • 12 pieces Cherry Tomatoes Use different colors for variety
  • 12 pieces Mini Mozzarella Balls Create the 'eyeball' filling
For the Garnish
  • 1 cup Basil Fresh herb for garnish
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Pesto Boosts herby flavors

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Medium saucepan
  • Colander
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-By-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by halving the cherry tomatoes and using a small spoon to scoop out the seeds. Place mini mozzarella balls inside each tomato half and set aside.
  2. Fill a large pot with water, add a pinch of salt, and bring it to a rolling boil. Cook the green tagliatelle according to package instructions for about 8-10 minutes.
  3. In a medium saucepan, pour in your tomato sauce and heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes until warmed through.
  4. Return the drained pasta to the pot and drizzle pesto over, tossing gently to coat.
  5. Ladle tomato sauce over the pasta and carefully arrange the stuffed cherry tomatoes on top to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Customize with different pasta shapes or add veggies like spinach for variety.

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