26/10/2026
🍝👻 A LITTLE SPOOKY, A LOT OF YUMMY WITH PICK N PAY!
We’re getting into the spirit of the season with fun-filled, Halloween-inspired dishes for the kids this week! First up: Spooky Meatballs & Spaghetti with Mozzarella Ghosts! A family favourite with a playful, cheesy twist. 🧀🎃
Find your ingredients at Pick n Pay and bring some fun to the dinner table! 🛒
SPOOKY MEATBALLS & SPAGHETTI
⏱️ 40 minutes | Serves 4 | Easy
Recipe by Hey Taylor
INGREDIENTS
• 400g spaghetti
• 500g beef mince
• ½ cup breadcrumbs
• 1 large egg
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 tsp dried mixed herbs
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp salt, or to taste
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 500g tomato pasta sauce
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp sugar, optional
• 1 pack mozzarella slices
• ⅓ cup black olives
• 2 tbsp fresh basil or parsley, optional
METHOD
1️⃣ Mix the mince, breadcrumbs, egg, half the garlic, herbs, paprika, salt and pepper. Roll into medium meatballs.
2️⃣ Heat the oil in a large pan. Brown the meatballs on all sides, then remove and set aside.
3️⃣ Fry the onion in the same pan until soft. Add the remaining garlic and tomato paste; cook for 1 minute.
4️⃣ Stir in the pasta sauce and optional sugar. Return the meatballs, cover and simmer for 12–15 minutes, or until cooked through and the sauce thickens.
5️⃣ Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain.
6️⃣ Cut mozzarella slices into little ghost shapes and place on the hot meatballs to soften. Add tiny olive pieces for eyes and mouths.
7️⃣ Serve over spaghetti with the sauce and a sprinkle of basil or parsley.
Let the kids help decorate the cheese ghosts on a cool plate while the grown-ups handle the cooking! 👨🍳💚
