Halloween cooking: Transform pasta into a spooky swamp feast
More and more people are celebrating Halloween, using it as an opportunity to enjoy themselves with friends. It's also worth adapting your menu to suit the occasion, preparing dishes that capture the event's spirit. Alongside creative party ideas, consider preparing a meal that will impress even the fussiest of eaters who delight in Halloween festivities.
31 October 2024 19:39
Creativity in the kitchen is crucial for transforming a simple lunch into a spooky dish befitting the holiday's theme. Children love pasta and tomato sauce, and with spirulina, this can become a swamp monster’s meal or a decaying bride's feast. It's delicious, straightforward to prepare, and nutritious.
What is spirulina?
Spirulina is a blue-green algae rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals. It is regarded as one of the most nutritious ingredients in a diet and adds an appealing colour to food. Spirulina contains B vitamins, vitamin E, iron, magnesium, zinc, and beta-carotene. It is also abundant in antioxidants, which protect cells from damage by free radicals. Consequently, it enhances visual appeal and adds a healthy variety to your diet.
Swamp monster pasta - a Halloween lunch idea
Spirulina acts like a magic wand in this recipe, transforming ordinary pasta into a swamp monster's delight. Marinara sauce is indispensable, as it's among the simplest and most delectable dishes of Italian cuisine. It's an excellent choice for a Halloween lunch, setting the tone even before the themed snacks appear on the table.
Ingredients:
Marinara sauce:
- 75 ml olive oil,
- 1 onion,
- 200 g canned diced tomatoes,
- 2 small carrots,
- 2 cloves of garlic,
- 1 tablespoon dried basil,
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano,
- 1.5 teaspoons salt.
Other ingredients:
- 400 g 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. Once it becomes translucent, add the dried basil and oregano. After a short while, add the canned tomatoes.
Step 2. Next, add minced garlic, salt, pepper, and grated carrots. Simmer the mixture over low heat for 30 minutes. Add a little water if needed.
Step 3. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Transfer to a bowl and add the spirulina. Mix thoroughly to coat and colour all the pasta.
Step 4. Place a portion of pasta on a plate and pour the prepared sauce over it. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan. You can also add pine nuts. The swamp monster pasta for Halloween is ready. Enjoy!
