Bloody Spaghetti Mozzarella Eyeballs (Recipe for Printing)

Spaghetti in rich red sauce topped with mozzarella eyeballs for a hauntingly fun Halloween meal.

# What You Need:

→ Pasta

01 - 12 ounces dry spaghetti

→ Sauce

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
05 - 15 ounces crushed tomatoes
06 - 3 tablespoons tomato paste
07 - 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
08 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
09 - 1 teaspoon dried basil
10 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
11 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
12 - 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes, optional

→ Eyeball Garnish

13 - 12 small fresh mozzarella balls
14 - 6 black olives, pitted and halved

# How to Make It:

01 - Cook spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
02 - In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic and chopped onion for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant and translucent.
03 - Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, oregano, basil, salt, black pepper, and red chili flakes if using. Mix thoroughly and simmer uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and develops a rich red hue.
04 - Place a halved black olive, cut side down, onto the center of each mozzarella ball to create the 'eyeball' effect. Optionally, add a small dot of balsamic glaze or black food coloring for the pupil.
05 - For enhanced appearance, use a toothpick dipped in tomato sauce to draw red streaks on the mozzarella balls, resembling bloodshot eyes.
06 - Toss the drained pasta with the hot tomato sauce until evenly coated. Transfer to serving plates or a large platter.
07 - Nestle the mozzarella eyeballs evenly atop the dressed pasta, pressing gently so they appear to gaze upward. Space the eyeballs for maximum visual impact before serving immediately.

# Extra Tips:

01 - For a more dramatic presentation, substitute black squid ink spaghetti for the noodles to enhance the contrast with the red sauce and mozzarella eyeballs.
02 - You may prepare the tomato sauce a day ahead. Reheat gently before tossing with freshly cooked pasta.
03 - Omit chili flakes and use less aromatic herbs for a milder, kid-friendly sauce.
04 - Additional mozzarella eyeballs can be assembled and served on toothpicks for festive appetizers.
05 - Pair with breadsticks shaped as witch fingers to complete the Halloween-themed meal.

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