Name: Halloween Mozzarella Skulls: Scary-Cute Pasta & Salad Toppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed; Pinch of salt; 1 teaspoon olive oil or nonstick spray; Skull-shaped silicone molds; 8 ounces pasta (spaghetti or your choice); 2 cups salad greens (spinach, kale, or mixed); 1 cup marinara sauce (or preferred sauce); Optional: roasted pumpkin cubes, cherry tomatoes, julienned carrots

Description

Creepy yet delicious mozzarella skulls pressed into silicone molds and used as spooky toppings for Halloween pasta dishes and salads. Easy to make, fun to serve, and sure to impress guests of all ages.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed

Pinch of salt

1 teaspoon olive oil or nonstick spray

Skull-shaped silicone molds

8 ounces pasta (spaghetti or your choice)

2 cups salad greens (spinach, kale, or mixed)

1 cup marinara sauce (or preferred sauce)

Optional: roasted pumpkin cubes, cherry tomatoes, julienned carrots

Instructions

1. Lightly coat silicone molds with olive oil or nonstick spray.

2. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt mozzarella cubes, stirring until smooth. Add salt if desired.

3. Quickly spoon melted cheese into each skull mold, pressing into corners for detail.

4. Refrigerate molds for 20–30 minutes (or freeze for 10 minutes) until cheese firms.

5. Gently flex molds to unmold mozzarella skulls and set aside.

6. Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and return to pot.

7. Warm marinara sauce and toss with cooked pasta; transfer to serving bowls.

8. Top each bowl of pasta with 2–3 mozzarella skulls just before serving.

9. For salads, toss greens and optional veggies with dressing and place 1–2 skulls on top of each portion.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes

Nutrition

Calories: 250
Sodium: 400
Fat: 15
Carbohydrates: 10
Protein: 12