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Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound spaghetti
  • 1 pound  ground beef meatballs
  • 11/2 cups warmed marinara sauce
  • 8 oz  sliced provolone cheese
  • 1 2.25 ozs canned sliced black olives

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400F and line a rimmed baking sheet with some lightly oiled parchment paper.
  • Place the meatballs on the baking sheet and bake for about 7 minutes, then turn to the other side and bake for an additional 7 minutes.
  • When they’ve finished baking place a cut slice of 1" circles of provolone atop each of the meatballs to create the whites of the eyes.
  • Place one slice of black olive atop each provolone circle to create the irises/pupils of the eyes.
  • Return the meatballs to the oven for 2-3 minutes or until the cheese has slightly melted. Remove from the oven and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add spaghetti and cook according to package directions. Drain well and transfer to a serving platter.
  • Pour warm marinara sauce over spaghetti, then scatter with meatballs.
  • Recipe adapted from Budget Delicious.
  • Picture from FavFamilyRecipes.