Description
Spooktacular Halloween Spaghetti is a festive dish that captures the spirit of Halloween with vibrant pasta and a rich tomato sauce. This delightful recipe combines nostalgic flavors and playful presentation, making it perfect for family gatherings or spooky celebrations. Each bite promises to tantalize your taste buds while adding a fun twist to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil. Add chopped onions and minced garlic; sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in canned diced tomatoes with juices. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Season with salt, pepper, and fresh basil; adjust to taste.
- Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain, reserving half a cup of pasta water.
- Combine drained spaghetti with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed for consistency.
- Serve garnished with additional basil leaves.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg