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Spooky Black Spaghetti

Spooky Black Spaghetti: A Fun Halloween Dinner Adventure

This Spooky Black Spaghetti is a delightful Halloween treat that captivates both kids and adults alike, making it perfect for festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 plates
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 12 oz Spaghetti whole wheat for extra nutrition
  • 1 tbsp Black Food Coloring gel version provides richer color
  • 1 tbsp Salt for flavoring the cooking water
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce or Alfredo Sauce for flavor and visual effect
Optional Topping Choices
  • 1 cup Black Olives for spooky 'eyeballs'
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella for mimicking 'spiderwebs'
  • 1 cup Spiralized Zucchini to resemble veggie 'worms'
  • 1 cup Meatballs to call them 'brains'

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Colander
  • serving bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Fill a large pot with 4 quarts of water and add a pinch of salt and black food coloring. Stir to create a dark hue and bring to a boil.
  2. Carefully add spaghetti and cook uncovered for 10-12 minutes, stirring gently to prevent sticking.
  3. Drain the spaghetti in a colander without rinsing to preserve the black color.
  4. Transfer the spaghetti to a serving bowl, warm if needed, and drizzle with sauce. Add desired toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 12gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure you blend the black food coloring thoroughly, and do not rinse the pasta after draining to keep the color intact.

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