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A colorful ghost pasta dish with squid ink fusilli pasta, turkey pepperoni, zucchini, bell pepper, and shallot, topped with molded mozzarella ghosts and garnished with fresh basil and parsley.
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Ghost Pasta

Make ghost pasta for an easy Halloween dinner with a playful spooky look, simple preparation, and family-friendly serving ideas.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword ghost pasta
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 420kcal
Author C. Sophie

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Silicone molds
  • Refrigerator

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 8 oz squid ink fusilli pasta

Protein

  • 1 cup mini turkey pepperoni slices

Cheese

  • 16 oz fresh mozzarella balls

Vegetables

  • 2 medium zucchini
  • 1 large red bell pepper
  • 1 medium shallot

Seasonings

  • 1 tbsp dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup bottled Italian dressing
  • 1/4 cup prepared pesto
  • 1 tbsp garlic

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Mold mozzarella cheese into ghost shapes using silicone molds and soften in the oven for 8 minutes.
  • Boil squid ink fusilli pasta according to package directions.
  • Mix Italian dressing, pesto, and garlic in a bowl.
  • Combine cooked pasta, turkey pepperoni, zucchini, bell pepper, shallot, and Italian seasoning in the bowl with the dressing mixture.
  • Refrigerate the pasta mixture for at least an hour or overnight.
  • To serve, place the molded mozzarella ghosts on top of the chilled pasta mixture and garnish with fresh basil and parsley.

Notes

Nutritional information:
  • Calories: 420
  • Protein: 20g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated fat: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Potassium: 0mg
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Sugar: 5g
Tip: Let the preparation cool completely before sealing containers to limit condensation and preserve texture.