Bats and Cobwebs

Bats and Cobwebs

Pictures taken from my private collection

Ingredients:

8 oz. dry 'baby bat' pasta (bow-tie)
1 can (28 oz.) whole peeled tomatoes in puree
1 tsp olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 pre-cooked ground beef crumbles
1/4 tsp dried oregano
1/8 tsp sugar
coarse salt
8 oz. 'cobweb' cheese (mozarella), cut into small cubes
1/4 grated parmesan cheese

Create it!!

1. Preheat oven to 400 F. Cook the 'baby bats' according to pasta package directions. Drain and set aside. Drain tomatoes, reserving the puree and chopping up the tomatoes.

2. In a large saucepan, heat oil medium heat. Add garlic, cooking until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add meat, tomatoes and puree, oregano, and sugar. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer. Cook until slightly thickened, 5 - 8 minutes. Season with salt.

3. Add pasta and half of the mozzarella. Toss to combine. Transfer to a baking dish.

4. Top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Bake until bubbly and top is lightly browned (about 10 - 15 minutes). While serving, watch the 'cobwebs' form from the mozzarella cheese. Makes 4 dinner servings.

Serve with 'Salty Bones' for real Halloween meal! 'Salty Bones' can be found in the recipe entitled, Halloween Snacks in a Hurry.

Change the pasta to spaghetti and have worms and cobwebs!