ElfySpooky Halloween Black Spaghetti with Cheese and Olive Eyes: A Fun and Creepy Dinner Idea
Looking for an easy yet spooky dish to serve this Halloween? Try this Halloween black spaghetti with cheese and olive eyes! It’s a simple but striking meal that’s sure to impress guests at your next Halloween party. This eerie dish features black spaghetti, made with squid ink for that dramatic color, topped with creepy cheese and olive “eyeballs.”
The result? A fun, spooky meal that’s perfect for Halloween.
| Prep time | Cook Time | Rest Time | Total Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 min | 10 min | - | 25 min |
Black
spaghetti, or squid ink pasta, has its roots in Italian cuisine, particularly in coastal regions. The rich, salty flavor of the squid ink adds depth to the pasta, making it popular in seafood dishes. But around Halloween, it takes on a whole new role—adding a ghostly, dark twist to your dinner table.
Topped with dollops of creamy cheese and green olive “eyes,” this dish is both delicious and perfectly themed for the spooky season.
The eyeballs are easy to make but give the dish that creepy Halloween vibe.
This
Halloween black spaghetti with cheese and olive eyes dish is perfect for a casual Halloween night or even a themed dinner party. It’s simple, fun, and spooky enough to get everyone in the Halloween spirit—without too much effort in the kitchen!
So if you’re looking for a festive, easy-to-make Halloween meal, this one will definitely steal the show.
Ingredients
Instructions
Cook the spaghetti
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Add the black spaghetti and cook according to the package instructions, usually 8-10 minutes, until al dente.
Drain and set aside.
Prepare the cheese eyes
While the pasta cooks, form small balls (about 2 cm or 0.8 inches in diameter) of cream cheese.
Press a green olive with pimento into each cheese ball, making the “eyeball” effect.
Set aside on a plate.
Garlic olive oil
In a small skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant and lightly golden, about 1-2 minutes.
Remove from heat.
Assemble the dish
Toss the drained black spaghetti with the garlic olive oil mixture, salt, and pepper.
Transfer the pasta to a serving dish, and carefully place the cream cheese and olive “eyes” on top of the pasta.
Present the dish immediately, offering a spooky and fun Halloween-themed meal.
Enjoy, Good Appetite!
Happy Halloween!
