Halloween Meatball Eyeballs

Begin by filling a massive pot with salted water and bringing it to a rolling boil. Submerge spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until it reaches your desired level of doneness, typically after 12 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside for later use.

Preheat your oven to a high temperature of 400 degrees Fahrenheit. This will be crucial for achieving the perfect results in your dish.

In a large mixing bowl, combine Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, egg, garlic, parsley, basil, and oregano. Whisk these ingredients together until they form a cohesive mixture. Next, fold in ground beef and mix everything with your hands until it's fully incorporated.

Using a cookie scoop, shape the mixture into 16 identical meatballs. These will be the foundation of your dish.

Heat a generous amount of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the meatballs for 3 minutes on each side, or until they're nicely browned.

Transfer the cooked meatballs to a baking sheet using tongs, and bake them in the oven for 8 minutes.

While the meatballs are baking, use a plastic straw to create holes in each olive half. These will serve as the "pupils" for your dish's signature feature.

Using the same straw, punch a hole through the center of each string cheese slice. This will allow you to create the "eyes" that give your dish its unique twist.

Insert a round olive piece into each string cheese slice, creating the "eyes" that will adorn your dish.

Remove the meatballs from the oven and set them aside until they're cool enough to handle.

Using 16 forks, create a "zombie eye" effect by twirling cooked spaghetti around each fork. Spear a meatball onto each fork and arrange them on a serving platter in a visually appealing manner. Spoon a small amount of spaghetti sauce onto each meatball, where you want to place the "eyes." Apply the olive-cheese "eye" over the sauce. Finally, spoon remaining spaghetti sauce over the twirled spaghetti on the forks to complete your dish.