Description
A fun and easy twist on classic pesto spaghetti, topped with creative mozzarella and stuffed olive ‘eyeballs’ for a playful presentation. Perfect for a quick meal that impresses with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 12 oz. spaghetti
Toppings
- 20 mini mozzarella balls
- Stuffed olives, sliced
Sauce
- 1 (6 to 7-ounce) container store-bought pesto
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti: Prepare the spaghetti according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the mozzarella eyeballs: Using a small spoon or knife, create a small indent in each mini mozzarella ball. Insert one slice of stuffed olive into the indent to resemble an eyeball.
- Toss and serve: Mix the cooked spaghetti with the store-bought pesto sauce until well coated. Divide the pasta into serving bowls and top each portion with several mozzarella eyeballs to complete the dish.
Notes
- You can substitute any type of stuffed olives depending on your flavor preference.
- Use fresh pesto or homemade pesto if desired for a fresher taste.
- This dish works great as a fun Halloween-themed meal or playful dinner idea.
- To keep mozzarella balls from rolling off, gently press them into the pasta slightly when plating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
