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Mushroom Skulls Spooky Pasta

Mushroom Skulls Spooky Pasta: A Delicious Halloween Treat

Enjoy this Mushroom Skulls Spooky Pasta as a festive Halloween dinner that combines eerie presentation and delicious flavors.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Squid Ink Spaghetti Regular spaghetti can be a substitute.
For the Sauce
  • 3 tbsp Butter Can substitute with olive oil or vegan butter.
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil Enhances flavor.
  • 1 medium Brown Onion Any onion variety works.
  • 4 oz Bacon Can replace with turkey bacon or omit.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Fresh or pre-minced.
  • 1 cup Dry White Wine Can use vegetable broth as a non-alcoholic option.
  • 1 cup Thickened Cream Coconut cream is a dairy-free substitute.
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese Nutritional yeast can substitute for vegan.
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Thyme Dried thyme can be used too.
For the Garnish
  • 8 oz Button Mushrooms Can substitute with portobello or shiitake.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • skillet
  • Knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the mushroom skulls by halving the button mushrooms and carving out skull shapes.
  2. Boil water in a large pot with salt for the spaghetti.
  3. In a skillet, melt butter with olive oil, then sauté the mushroom skulls until golden brown.
  4. Sauté diced brown onion and bacon in the same skillet until soft and crispy.
  5. Add minced garlic and pour in dry white wine, simmering to reduce.
  6. Stir in thickened cream and grated Parmesan until creamy.
  7. Cook the squid ink spaghetti according to package instructions.
  8. Combine the drained pasta with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed.
  9. Fold in the sautéed mushroom skulls and serve, garnished with fresh thyme and remaining Parmesan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 80gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is adaptable for dietary needs, including vegetarian, gluten-free, and vegan options.

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