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Bloody Spaghetti with Sausage Fingers

This dish features tangled red spaghetti coated in a rich tomato-based sauce, topped with creatively shaped sausage fingers to resemble creepy digits. The noodles are cooked until al dente and served with the sausage pieces arranged for a spooky visual effect, offering a combination of tender pasta and meaty bites with a slightly chewy texture.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Halloween
Calories: 520

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces spaghetti uncooked
  • 1 cup tomato sauce rich and thick
  • 4 links raw sausages preferably pork or beef
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for cooking
  • to taste salt and pepper

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Slotted spoon
  • Frying pan
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, then add the spaghetti and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside, leaving a bit of water in the pot to prevent sticking.
  2. While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds, filling your kitchen with a warm, garlicky aroma.
  3. Add the tomato sauce to the pan with garlic and stir to combine. Let it simmer gently for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened and bubbling, infusing the sauce with rich tomato scents.
  4. Meanwhile, cut the sausage links into thin, finger-sized pieces. Press and shape each piece so they resemble creepy, knobby fingers with defined nails, using a slight squeeze or shaping tool if needed.
  5. Lightly sear the shaped sausage fingers in a separate skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, just until they develop a slight golden crust. Remove and set aside.
  6. Combine the cooked spaghetti with the blood-red sauce, tossing gently to coat all the strands evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to loosen it up a bit.
  7. Arrange the spaghetti on serving plates and place the sausage fingers on top and around, creating a spooky scene of creepy digits.
  8. Finish the dish with a sprinkle of salt and pepper to taste, and serve immediately while bubbling and piping hot, perfect for a Halloween feast.