Spookhetti + 'Meatless' Eyeballs

Get ready to turn your Halloween dinner into a spine-tingling experience with our Spookhetti & 'Meatballs' recipe! 🦇🍝 This plant-based twist on a classic Italian favorite is not only frightfully fun but also incredibly flavorful. Perfect for kids and kids-at-heart, it's a deliciously spooky way to celebrate the season. So, grab your cauldron (or pasta pot) and let's brew up some culinary magic! 🕸️🕷️

Ingredients:

For the "Meatballs":

• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• 1/2 cup black beans, drained and mashed
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (gluten-free if needed)
• 1/4 cup grated carrot
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 tablespoons Mushroom Bomb Ritual Powder
• 1 egg (or flax egg for a vegan option)
• Cooking oil for frying

For the Sauce:

• 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon Mushroom Bomb Ritual Powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Eyeballs:

• Mini mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
• Sliced black olives

For the Pasta:

• 8 oz spaghetti (or gluten-free pasta)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the "Meatballs":

   • In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, mashed black beans, breadcrumbs, grated carrot, chopped onion, minced garlic, Mushroom Bomb Ritual Powder, salt, and pepper.
   • Add the egg (or flax egg) and mix until everything is well combined.
   • Form the mixture into small "meatballs" and set them aside.

2. Cook the Pasta:

   • Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

3. Prepare the Sauce:

   • In a saucepan, combine crushed tomatoes, Mushroom Bomb Ritual Powder, salt, and pepper.
   • Simmer over low heat for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is heated through and well-seasoned.

4. Cook the "Meatballs":

   • Heat a bit of cooking oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
   • Add the prepared "meatballs" and cook for about 5-7 minutes, turning them occasionally until they are golden brown and heated through.

5. Assemble the Eyeballs:

   • Take each mini mozzarella ball and carefully cut a small slit in the center.
   • Insert a sliced black olive into the slit to create the "eyeball" effect.

6. Serve:

   • To serve, place a portion of cooked spaghetti on a plate, top it with the Mushroom Bomb sauce, and add the "meatballs" on top.
   • Finally, place the mozzarella eyeballs on the "meatballs."

This spooky Mushroom Bomb Spaghetti and "Meatballs" with mozzarella eyeballs will make for a fun and delicious Halloween dinner! Enjoy!