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Spaghetti Brain Bake

Spaghetti Brain Bake: Your Spooktacular Halloween Comfort Dish

Spaghetti Brain Bake is a spooky, crowd-pleasing Halloween dish that combines cheesy spaghetti with a creative brain-shaped presentation.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 oz Spaghetti Cook until al dente
For the Sauce
  • 24 oz Marinara Sauce Homemade or store-bought
For the Cheesy Topping
  • 2 cups Cheese (Mozzarella, Parmesan) Add more for extra cheesiness
For the Protein (Optional)
  • 1 lb Ground Beef or Sausage Optional, substitute with mushrooms or lentils for a vegetarian option

Equipment

  • pot
  • bundt pan or baking sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • Colander
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare your ingredients.
  2. Cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained spaghetti with marinara sauce and half of the mozzarella cheese.
  4. Mold the spaghetti mixture into a brain shape in a greased bundt pan or arrange on a baking sheet.
  5. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese on top. Optionally drizzle marinara sauce for effect.
  6. Bake for 20-30 minutes until cheese is bubbling and golden.
  7. Let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Optionally serve with additional marinara sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure to cook spaghetti al dente and mix well with sauce to avoid dry patches. Grease bundt pan well for easy removal.

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