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Halloween Spaghetti with Burrata Ghosts Recipe

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  • Author: Madison
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Halloween Spaghetti with Burrata Ghosts is a fun and festive pasta dish perfect for spooky celebrations. Cooked spaghetti is tossed with your choice of tomato sauce, marinara, or pesto, then topped with creamy burrata cheese creatively shaped into adorable ghost figures using black olive pieces for eyes and mouth. This recipe is easy to customize for any number of guests and makes a charming centerpiece for Halloween dinner.

Ingredients

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Pasta and Sauce

  • spaghetti (quantity depends on number of people)
  • tomato sauce, marinara, or pesto (choose one, quantity depends on number of people)

Burrata and Garnish

  • 1 small burrata ball per person (about 125 grams or 4-5 ounces each)
  • black olives, sliced or pitted, for eyes and mouth

Instructions

  1. Cook spaghetti: Cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Prepare enough for the number of people you are serving.
  2. Toss cooked spaghetti with sauce: Drain the spaghetti well, then toss with your choice of sauce (tomato sauce, marinara, or pesto). Plate the sauced spaghetti.
  3. Top with burrata: Place one small burrata ball on top of the spaghetti for each serving.
  4. Cut burrata open and make ghost shape: Gently slice open the bottom of each burrata ball to scoop out some creamy cheese from inside. Spread out the creamy center to form the shape of a ghost’s tail. Don’t worry about making it perfect—casual shapes work best.
  5. Make the face from black olives: Use small circular pieces cut from black olives to create eyes and mouth for the ghost. A straw works well to punch out small eye shapes from the olive ends. Place the olive slices on the burrata to complete the ghost’s face.
  6. Serve: Your Halloween spaghetti with burrata ghosts is now ready to serve immediately, perfect for a spooky-themed meal.

Notes

  • Adjust spaghetti and sauce quantities to match the number of servings you need.
  • Take burrata out of the refrigerator ahead of time to let it come to room temperature for best flavor and texture.
  • Drain and pat dry burrata to remove excess liquid before plating.
  • If small burrata balls aren’t available, use larger burrata and serve family style with one large ghost or multiple ghosts on top.
  • Prepare olive pieces while the spaghetti cooks to speed up assembly.
  • Use alternatives like bacon bits, black beans, capers, or balsamic glaze to make the ghost faces if you prefer.
  • For a family style presentation, serve on a large platter with multiple small burrata ghosts or one large ghost with the pasta.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450 kcal
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 400 mg
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 50 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 15 g
  • Cholesterol: 35 mg

Find it online: https://garlicpan.com/halloween-spaghetti-with-burrata-ghosts-recipe/