Halloween Spaghetti with Burrata Ghosts Recipe

If you’re on the hunt for a fun and spooky dinner idea that’s incredibly easy but totally impressive, you’ve got to try my Halloween Spaghetti with Burrata Ghosts Recipe. This dish combines classic comfort food with a playful twist — imagine twirling strands of spaghetti dressed in your favorite sauce, topped with little creamy burrata “ghosts” that are as delicious as they are adorable. Trust me, once you make this, it’ll be your go-to Halloween dinner that kids and adults rave about alike!

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Ingredients & Why They Work

Everything in this Halloween Spaghetti with Burrata Ghosts Recipe is chosen for maximum flavor and fun — and ease! The combo of creamy burrata with tangy sauce and spaghetti means you’re creating comfort food with a cheeky Halloween twist.

• Spaghetti: Classic pasta shape that’s easy to dress and perfect for twirling under your ghostly toppings.
• Tomato sauce, marinara, or pesto: Pick your favorite to bring rich flavor, whether it’s bright and herby pesto or a cozy tomato base.
• Burrata: The star of the show — creamy and mild, it’s perfect for forming your ghost shapes and melts deliciously into the warm pasta.
• Black olives: Use these for quirky little eyes and mouths on your burrata ghosts — a simple way to add character with minimal effort.

Make It Your Way

One of my favorite things about the Halloween Spaghetti with Burrata Ghosts Recipe is how easily you can make it your own. Whether you’re swapping sauces or decorating your ghosts with something other than olives, the flexibility means you’ll actually enjoy making it every year.

• Variation: I love using homemade pesto for a fresh, herbaceous punch, but marinara works beautifully if you want that classic Italian vibe.
• Dietary twist: You can swap spaghetti for gluten-free pasta or even spiralized veggies to make it lighter and allergy-friendly.
• Creative faces: Sometimes I swap olives for tiny bits of roasted red pepper or even use a balsamic glaze for a dramatic, painted-on ghost face.

Step-by-Step: How I Make Halloween Spaghetti with Burrata Ghosts Recipe

Step 1: Cook the Spaghetti Perfectly

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook your spaghetti according to the package directions — I usually go right up to the al dente point. It’s tempting to overcook, but a little bite keeps the texture and makes the dish feel fresh. Once cooked, drain well and set aside.

Step 2: Toss Spaghetti with Sauce

Choose your sauce — marinara, pesto, or tomato. Toss the pasta while it’s still warm so it absorbs the flavors beautifully. I like to do this in the pot I cooked the pasta in to limit dishes. Once coated, plate your spaghetti in shallow bowls or plates, forming a little mound in the center for your ghost to sit on.

Step 3: Prepare Your Burrata Ghosts

Before starting, take your burrata out of the fridge to come to room temperature — this makes it silkier and easier to work with. Pat dry any excess liquid. Place a small ball of burrata on top of the spaghetti mound. Using a small knife, gently slice open the bottom of the burrata and scoop out some of the creamy center. Spread this out behind the ball to create a ghostly tail shape — it doesn’t have to be perfect, so don’t worry about making it look professional!

Step 4: Add the Cute Olive Faces

While the pasta cooked, I like to prep the olive pieces for faces. Using the ends of black olives, you can punch out tiny circles for eyes — a straw works perfectly for this! Then slice a black olive to make a tiny mouth. Place these on the burrata ghost and voilà, instant Halloween charm. If you want, swap for other dark ingredients like bacon bits or a drizzle of balsamic for the face.

How to Serve Halloween Spaghetti with Burrata Ghosts Recipe

Garnishes

I always sprinkle a little fresh basil or parsley over the top for that pop of green, which contrasts beautifully with the white ghosts. Sometimes, I add a few red pepper flakes if I want a little heat—because who says ghosts can’t be a bit spicy?

Side Dishes

This Halloween spaghetti pairs wonderfully with a crisp green salad dressed in lemon vinaigrette and some garlic bread on the side. I find simple sides let the burrata ghosts really shine without competing with their spotlight moment.

Creative Ways to Present

For parties, I like to serve the spaghetti family style on a big platter topped with one giant burrata ghost right in the center. It’s a total conversation starter! You can also line up multiple individual plates for a fun spider-web effect if you’re hosting little ones.

Make Ahead and Storage

Storing Leftovers

If you have leftovers (they’re rare, but it happens!), I store the spaghetti and burrata separately — pasta in an airtight container in the fridge and burrata wrapped gently in parchment paper inside a sealed container. This keeps the burrata’s delicate texture intact while the pasta reheats nicely.

Freezing

I don’t recommend freezing burrata as it changes texture and becomes grainy. However, you can freeze the pasta with sauce if you want to prep ahead. Just skip the burrata until right before serving.

Reheating

Warm leftover spaghetti gently in a skillet with a splash of water or broth to keep it moist, then add fresh burrata just before serving. The contrast of warm pasta and cool creamy cheese is part of the magic.

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Final Thoughts

This Halloween Spaghetti with Burrata Ghosts Recipe brings together ease, flavor, and whimsy — exactly what I want when the holiday buzz hits but time is tight. It’s such a joy watching people’s faces light up when I serve these little edible ghosts. Give it a shot this year; I promise you’ll enjoy both cooking it and sharing it. It truly turns dinner into a celebration with minimal fuss and maximum smiles!

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