A spooky Halloween pasta dish with red sauce and mozzarella eyeballs.

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12 oz spaghetti

2 tbsp olive oil

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 onion, chopped

15 oz crushed tomatoes

3 tbsp tomato paste

1 tsp sugar

1 tsp oregano

1 tsp basil

Salt and pepper to taste

½ tsp chili flakes (optional)

12 mozzarella balls

6 black olives

Balsamic glaze or food coloring (optional)

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1. Boil spaghetti until al dente.

2. Heat olive oil, sauté garlic and onion.

3. Add tomatoes, paste, sugar, herbs, and spices. Simmer 15 minutes.

4. Press olive halves into mozzarella balls for eyeballs.

5. Toss spaghetti in sauce, plate, and top with mozzarella eyeballs.

For extra spooky vibes, use squid ink pasta.

Prepare sauce ahead, assemble eyeballs just before serving.