Description
A festive, dark-sauced spaghetti dish topped with creative cheese cut-outs for a spooky visual effect. Perfect for Halloween dinners or themed family meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb spaghetti
- 6 oz tomato paste
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, sliced thick
- 1/2 cup pasta water (reserved)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook spaghetti until al dente.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in tomato paste and cook for 3-5 minutes until the color darkens.
- Mix in oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Drain the pasta, reserving some water, and toss the noodles into the skillet with the sauce.
- Add reserved pasta water if needed to reach a smooth, coating consistency.
- Use small cookie cutters to create shapes from the cheddar cheese slices.
- Plate the pasta in a mound and top with the cheese shapes immediately before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American-Italian