Halloween Dinner with Gluten Free Monster Spaghetti
Simplicity with a side of fun and nutrition! I can’t even imagine an adult that would not want to eat Monster Spaghetti!
So simple no recipe required, I used black bean gluten-free spaghetti with go2kitchens homemade marinara sauce. I added cute green olive eyeballs and it’s done! Enjoy an easy dinner for your pre-Halloween evening festivities.
Monster Spaghetti will put a smile on your face but it will make your body happy too. Black bean spaghetti noodles are full of healthy plant-based protein. To be exact a 2oz serving of black bean pasta has 25 grams of plant-based protein. It is naturally gluten-free. Plus it looks like a cool ghoul!
Insider Tips for Cooking Black Bean Pasta
Because Black Bean Pasta is naturally gluten-free it can get sticky easily. Follow these instructions and you will not have a sticky monster!
- For every ounce of black bean pasta you cook bring 1 cup of water to a boil
- Add a few pinches of salt to boiling water
- Add black bean pasta to the water
- Reduce water to a simmer
- Cook 5-6 minutes
- Drain water
- Add a pat of butter or tablespoon of olive oil
- Gently stir into pasta
- Serve hot with your favorite sauce and eyeballs!
Remember minus the olive eyeballs you can use this pasta with all kinds of amazing vegetables, meats, pestos, and sauces. Get creative and enjoy pasta again!
