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Mushroom Skulls Spooky Pasta

Mushroom Skulls Spooky Pasta for a Fun Halloween Feast

Mushroom Skulls Spooky Pasta is a quick and vegetarian dish perfect for Halloween gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Mushroom Skulls
  • 8 whole Large White Button Mushrooms Baby Bella mushrooms can also be used.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Vegetable oil can be a substitute.
For the Spaghetti
  • 8 ounces Spaghetti Can be swapped for gluten-free pasta.
  • 1 jar Jarred Pasta Sauce Homemade sauce can add a personal touch.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • baking tray
  • parchment paper
  • Pot
  • Saucepan
  • colander
  • Knife
  • Straw

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. Gently clean the mushrooms with a dry paper towel, avoiding any water.
  3. Carve the mushrooms into skull shapes using a straw and knife.
  4. Place carved mushrooms flat side down on the baking tray and brush with olive oil. Bake for 15 minutes.
  5. Boil salted water in a pot, add spaghetti, and cook according to package instructions (8-10 minutes).
  6. In a saucepan, heat the jarred pasta sauce over medium heat.
  7. Drain spaghetti, return to pot, add sauce, and toss to coat. Plate with a mound of spaghetti and mushroom skulls on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

For a make-ahead option, carve mushroom skulls in advance and refrigerate. Bake just before serving.

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