Eyeball pasta

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Health score
13%
Eyeball pasta
25 min.
4
561kcal

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If you're looking for a fun and creative dish that will delight both kids and adults alike, look no further than this deliciously spooky Eyeball Pasta! Perfect for parties, Halloween celebrations, or just a playful family dinner, this recipe combines vibrant colors and flavors to create a feast that's as visually appealing as it is tasty.

Imagine twirling green tagliatelle infused with fresh pesto around your fork, topped with a warm, savory tomato sauce that dances on your taste buds. But the real showstopper is the quirky stuffed cherry tomato eyeballs! With creamy mozzarella balls peeking out from within the halved tomatoes, each bite provides a burst of flavor that will leave everyone asking for more.

In just 25 minutes, you can whip up this eye-catching meal for four, packing it with nutritious ingredients while still keeping the calories reasonable at 561 kcal per serving. You can easily customize the dish by adding additional toppings or sides, making it a versatile option for any occasion. So gather your loved ones, unleash your inner chef, and make mealtime fun with this unforgettable Eyeball Pasta!

Ingredients

  • 100 cherry tomatoes 
  • 150 baby mozzarella balls mini drained
  • handful basil 
  • 400 tagliatelle green
  • 350 tomato sauce 
  • tbsp basil pesto fresh

Equipment

  • bowl
  • knife

Directions

  1. Halve the cherry tomatoes and use a small, sharp knife or a teaspoon to remove the seeds.
  2. Cut the mozzarella balls in half.
  3. Place one half inside each tomato, trimming the edges if necessary to fit it in. Either cut the smallest circles you can from a basil leaf or finely chop the leaves and scrunch into small circles.
  4. Place one at the centre of each mozzarella ball.
  5. Boil the pasta. Meanwhile, heat through the tomato sauce. When the tagliatelle is cooked, drain and stir through the pesto and any remaining basil, chopped finely. Divide between 4-6 serving bowls. Spoon over some tomato sauce, then arrange the stuffed tomato eyeballs on top.

Nutrition Facts

Calories561kcal
Protein16.1%
Fat28.96%
Carbs54.94%

Properties

Glycemic Index
39.75
Glycemic Load
31.41
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
18.969565142756%

Flavonoids

Quercetin
0.17mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:561.41kcal
28.07%
Fat:18.31g
28.17%
Saturated Fat:4.84g
30.26%
Carbohydrates:78.13g
26.04%
Net Carbohydrates:73.1g
26.58%
Sugar:6.1g
6.78%
Cholesterol:98.7mg
32.9%
Sodium:605.4mg
26.32%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:22.9g
45.79%
Selenium:79.45µg
113.5%
Manganese:0.98mg
49.03%
Phosphorus:271.9mg
27.19%
Copper:0.42mg
20.92%
Calcium:208.95mg
20.89%
Fiber:5.04g
20.14%
Magnesium:73.69mg
18.42%
Vitamin A:891.9IU
17.84%
Iron:3.01mg
16.74%
Vitamin B6:0.32mg
16.11%
Potassium:559.85mg
16%
Vitamin B3:3.1mg
15.52%
Vitamin C:11.91mg
14.44%
Zinc:2.15mg
14.34%
Vitamin B1:0.2mg
13.34%
Vitamin B5:1.22mg
12.16%
Vitamin E:1.77mg
11.83%
Folate:40.47µg
10.12%
Vitamin B2:0.15mg
8.99%
Vitamin K:5.72µg
5.45%
Vitamin B12:0.29µg
4.83%
Vitamin D:0.3µg
2%