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Mushroom Skulls Spooky Pasta

Mushroom Skulls Spooky Pasta for a Fun Halloween Feast

Mushroom Skulls Spooky Pasta is a delicious Halloween-themed dish featuring squid ink spaghetti and playful mushroom skulls.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 plates
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Halloween, Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 ounces Squid Ink Spaghetti or your favorite pasta
  • 2 tablespoons Butter for richness
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil to prevent burning
For the Sauce
  • 1 medium Brown Onion can substitute with shallots or leeks
  • 4 strips Bacon can use turkey bacon or chicken
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup Dry White Wine or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup Thickened Cream or coconut cream for dairy-free
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese omit for vegan
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme for flavor
For the Spooky Mushrooms
  • 8 ounces Button Mushrooms or cremini/portobello

Equipment

  • Oven
  • pot
  • frying pan
  • Baking Sheet
  • Knife

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and carve spooky faces into the button mushrooms.
  2. Fill a large pot with salted water and bring it to a rapid boil.
Cooking
  1. In a large frying pan, melt the butter and olive oil over medium heat and sauté the carved mushroom skulls for 4-5 minutes.
  2. In the same pan, add the chopped onion, bacon, and garlic; cook until onions are translucent and bacon is crispy.
  3. Pour in the dry white wine and simmer for 5 minutes until reduced by half.
  4. Stir in the cream and Parmesan, and cook on low until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens.
  5. Cook the squid ink spaghetti in boiling water for 8-10 minutes until al dente.
  6. Combine the drained pasta with the sauce and sautéed mushroom skulls, adding reserved pasta water as needed.
  7. Plate your Mushroom Skulls Spooky Pasta and garnish with fresh thyme and extra Parmesan. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 80gProtein: 15gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Consider serving alongside roasted veggies or a fresh salad for a complete meal.

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