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Bloody Red Spaghetti with Creepy Sausage Fingers

This dish features spaghetti coated in a vivid, bloody-red sauce, paired with baked sausage links shaped into gruesome, finger-like shapes. The crispy sausage fingers provide a contrasting texture to the tender pasta, creating a spooky and visually striking meal for Halloween. The final presentation is both creepy and satisfying, perfect for a festive and fun dinner.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Halloween
Calories: 720
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 400 g spaghetti uncooked
  • 300 g ground beef or pork for sausage fingers
  • 1 cup tomato sauce bright red, for blood effect
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon oregano dried
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for sauce and sausage shaping
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 0.5 cup breadcrumbs for shaping sausage fingers
  • 1 egg egg to bind sausage mixture

Equipment

  • Large pot for boiling pasta
  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Sharp knife
  • Parchment paper or cooking spray
  • Cooking brush or spray for greasing

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti until al dente, then drain and set aside, leaving some pasta water for adjusting sauce consistency if needed.
  2. While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant and golden, about 1 minute.
  3. Add the tomato sauce and oregano to the garlic, stirring well. Let the sauce simmer gently on low heat as it thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and a tablespoon of olive oil. Mix thoroughly with your hands until well blended and sticky.
  5. Divide the meat mixture into equal portions and shape each into a slender, elongated finger shape, tapering the ends to mimic creepy fingers. Use a bit of olive oil to prevent sticking.
  6. Place the shaped sausages on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them out evenly. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for about 20 minutes until crispy and browned, watching to avoid overcooking.
  7. Once baked, remove the sausage fingers from the oven and let them cool slightly. For extra effect, use a knife to create cracks or 'knuckles' for a more gruesome look.
  8. Reheat the blood-red tomato sauce until bubbling, then toss the cooked spaghetti into the sauce, stirring to coat evenly. Adjust with a splash of pasta water if needed for desired consistency.
  9. Arrange the sauced spaghetti on a serving platter, then carefully place the crispy sausage fingers on top or alongside for a creepy presentation.
  10. Your spooky spaghetti dish is ready! Serve immediately to enjoy the crispy contrast and bloody visual impact. Get ready to surprise and delight your guests with this ghoulishly delicious Halloween feast.

Notes

Use plastic gloves or grease your hands when shaping sausage fingers to prevent sticking. Keep a close eye on the sausage in the oven to prevent over-browning. Feel free to add plastic eyes or fake blood for extra ghoulish effect.