Description

Halloween Black Spaghetti is a thrilling dish that adds a touch of spooky elegance to your festive celebrations. This striking meal features squid ink spaghetti, which gives it a dramatic black hue, perfectly complemented by a rich and chunky homemade tomato sauce. The playful addition of bat cutouts makes this dish not only delicious but visually enticing, making it ideal for themed dinner parties or family gatherings. With minimal prep and cook time, you can whip up this eye-catching pasta in no time, delighting both kids and adults alike. Serve it warm and watch as your guests are captivated by its unique appearance and delightful flavors.

Ingredients

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1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
1/8 teaspoon black pepper, plus more to taste
12 ounces squid ink spaghetti
Water, for boiling pasta
Black paper bat cutouts, for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Boil salted water in a large pot and cook squid ink spaghetti according to package directions until al dente, approximately 8-10 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Sauté diced onion until softened (about 5-7 minutes).
Add minced garlic; sauté for 1 more minute.
Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Simmer on low heat for 10-15 minutes; adjust seasoning if needed.
Drain cooked spaghetti thoroughly and divide into bowls.
Top each portion with the warm tomato sauce and add bat cutouts for decoration if desired.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Boiling
Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
Calories: 370
Sugar: 9g
Sodium: 480mg
Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 1.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 56g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 12g
Cholesterol: 0mg