Bats and Cobwebs

Bats and Cobwebs
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    30 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    40 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    552

A whimsical and delightfully spooky baked pasta dish, perfect for Halloween or any occasion that calls for a touch of culinary magic. Tender bow tie pasta 'bats' mingle with a rich meat sauce and gooey mozzarella 'cobwebs' for a comforting and visually stunning meal.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    47 g
  • Cholesterol
    76 mg
  • Fiber
    5 g
  • Protein
    30 g
  • Saturated Fat
    10 g
  • Sodium
    867 mg
  • Sugar
    14 g
  • Fat
    23 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View 0 mins Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

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02 Step

Recipe View 12 mins Fill a large pot with lightly salted water, bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Stir in the bow tie pasta and return to a boil. Boil pasta, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but still firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain well.

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03 Step

Recipe View 5 mins Cook and stir ground beef and onion in a large skillet until beef is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Drain fat. Stir in pasta sauce and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer.

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04 Step

Recipe View 0 mins Stir cooked pasta and half of the mozzarella cheese into the sauce; toss to combine. Transfer to a 2-quart baking dish. Top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.

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05 Step

Recipe View 18 mins Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned and bubbly, 15 to 20 minutes.

For a vegetarian option, substitute the ground beef with 1 (15-ounce) can of lentils, drained and rinsed.
Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce for a little heat.
Feel free to use your favorite pasta sauce. Homemade sauce works wonderfully, too!

Juliet Wolf

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 184 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Houston Carter

    My kids absolutely loved this! It's become a Halloween tradition in our house. - Sarah M.

  • Samantha Howe

    I added some garlic powder to the beef while it was cooking, and it really enhanced the flavor. - John B.

  • Reyes Ohara

    This recipe is so easy to follow, and the result is a delicious and fun meal! - Emily L.

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