Description
This Spaghetti Brain Bake is a creepy and cheesy Halloween dinner centerpiece shaped like a realistic brain. It’s a spooky baked pasta dish perfect for parties or a fun family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 350g dried spaghetti
- 100g grated cheddar cheese
- 100g mozzarella cheese
- 30g parmesan cheese, grated
- 4 eggs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 500g minced beef (or veggie alternative)
- 400g canned chopped tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Red food coloring or extra tomato sauce (optional for spooky effect)
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Sauté the chopped onion for 3 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute. Stir in the minced beef, season with salt, pepper, and oregano. Cook until browned. Add chopped tomatoes and tomato paste. Simmer for 10 minutes until thickened. Let the sauce cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs. Add the cooked spaghetti, cheddar, mozzarella, parmesan cheese, and the meat sauce. Mix well until fully combined.
- Lightly grease a brain mold or rounded baking bowl. For an extra spooky effect, smear a little red food coloring or extra sauce around the inside.
- Spoon the spaghetti mixture into the mold, pressing down firmly to shape it. Cover with foil and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 25–30 minutes.
- Allow to cool slightly before unmolding. Gently flip the mold onto a serving platter. Drizzle with warmed tomato sauce for a “bloody” brain effect. Slice and serve warm.
Notes
- Grease the mold well for easy release.
- Let the bake cool slightly before unmolding to help it hold its shape.
- Use a flexible silicone mold for the best results when shaping.
- Press the pasta mixture firmly into the mold to maintain the brain shape.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 1 month.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Halloween Themed
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice