Spook up your Halloween with swamp monster pasta magic
More and more people are celebrating Halloween, using it as an opportunity to have fun with friends. It's also a great time to adjust your menu to match the occasion and prepare dishes that fit the spooky atmosphere. Alongside creative party ideas, prepare a meal that will impress all those picky eaters who love Halloween.
2:21 PM EDT, October 31, 2024
Creativity in the kitchen is essential for turning even a simple lunch into a dish that matches the holiday's vibe. Kids love pasta and tomato sauce, and by adding spirulina, it transforms into a swamp monster’s meal or a decaying bride's feast. It's tasty, easy to prepare, and healthy.
What is spirulina?
Spirulina is a blue-green algae that is rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals. It is considered one of the healthiest ingredients you can include in your diet, and it adds an interesting color to food. Spirulina contains B vitamins, vitamin E, iron, magnesium, zinc, and beta-carotene. It also has large amounts of antioxidants, which protect cells from damage caused by free radicals. Therefore, it not only enhances the visual appeal of your food but also adds a healthy twist to your diet.
Swamp Monster Pasta - A Halloween lunch idea
In this recipe, spirulina acts like a magic wand, transforming ordinary pasta into a swamp monster's delight. Marinara sauce is also essential, as it's one of the simplest and most delicious dishes in Italian cuisine. This is a fantastic idea for a Halloween lunch and sets the mood even before themed snacks appear on the table.
Ingredients:
For the marinara sauce:
- 5 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion
- 7 ounces of canned diced tomatoes
- 2 small carrots
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1.5 teaspoons salt
Other ingredients:
- 14 ounces of pasta, such as elbow macaroni
- 1 tablespoon spirulina
Instructions:
Step 1. Peel and finely chop the onion. Heat the oil in a pan and sauté the onion. When it becomes translucent, add the dried basil and oregano. After a moment, add the canned tomatoes.
Step 2. Next, add the minced garlic, salt, pepper, and grated carrots. Simmer the mixture over low heat for 30 minutes, adding a little water if necessary.
Step 3. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Transfer to a bowl and add the spirulina. Mix thoroughly to coat and color all the pasta.
Step 4. Place a portion of pasta on a plate and pour the prepared sauce over it. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan and optionally add pine nuts. Your swamp monster pasta for Halloween is ready. Enjoy!
