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Halloween Pasta

Halloween Pasta transforms simple pasta into a playful, spooky dish using colorful cheeses, olives, and vibrant vegetables. The dish involves boiling, shaping, and baking, resulting in a fun, eye-catching meal with gooey cheese, crispy edges, and quirky shapes that evoke Halloween themes. It's perfect for a festive, creative dinner that delights both kids and adults.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Halloween
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

  • 400 g pasta preferably fun shapes or any preferred variety
  • 200 g cheddar cheese shredded
  • 50 g black olives pitted and sliced
  • 1 red red bell pepper deseeded and chopped
  • 200 g cooked chicken or sausage diced
  • optional spooky pasta cutters or hand-shaped pasta for shaping shapes

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Mixing bowls
  • Piping bag or plastic bag with corner cut
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Set your oven to 200°C (390°F) to prepare for baking later.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil, then add your pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  3. While the pasta cooks, shred the cheddar cheese and chop the red bell pepper into small pieces. Slice the black olives into thin rounds.
  4. In a mixing bowl, toss the cooked pasta with the shredded cheese, chopped red bell pepper, sliced olives, and cooked chicken or sausage, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
  5. Transfer the mixture onto a baking sheet, spreading it out evenly. Use spooky pasta cutters or shape the pasta by hand into ghostly or pumpkin shapes if desired.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the edges of the shapes start to crisp up for a spooky effect.
  7. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly. Use a piping bag or a plastic bag with a corner cut to pipe additional melted cheese or sauce if you want to add more spooky details.
  8. Decorate your spooky pasta with extra sliced olives for eyes or other fun accents to bring your Halloween theme to life.
  9. Serve your Halloween Pasta hot, with the cheesy, crispy edges and playful shapes making it a festive, fun meal perfect for celebrating the holiday.