Spooky Stir: Bloody Spaghetti & Sausage Fingers for Halloween

As October chill winds sweep in, I find myself craving something wildly fun and a tad mischievous for the holiday table. Enter Bloody Spaghetti with Sausage Fingers, a dish that’s part horror show, part comfort food. Its vibrant red sauce and creepy sausages mimic a hauntingly delicious scene straight out of a Halloween night mystery.

This recipe is a delightful chaos of textures—tangy tomato sauce, chewy pasta, and crispy sausage fingers. It’s perfect for kids and adults alike, bringing a ghoulish grin to everyone’s face. Plus, the spooky vibe makes it an instant conversation starter during your seasonal party.

Bloody Spaghetti with Sausage Fingers

This dish features cooked spaghetti coated in a tangy tomato sauce, topped with creatively shaped sausage pieces resembling fingers. The sausages are baked or fried until crispy, creating a spooky, textured appearance with a combination of tender pasta and crunchy sausage parts, ready to serve as a fun and eerie Halloween meal.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Halloween

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 12 oz spaghetti uncooked
• 1 cup tomato sauce preferably marinara
• 4 sausages preferably cooked or pre-cooked hot dogs for easy shaping
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• to taste salt and pepper

Equipment

• Large pot
• Skillet or saucepan
• Baking sheet or frying pan
• Knife
• Cutting board

Method

 

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant and golden, about 30 seconds.
3. Stir in the tomato sauce, season with salt and pepper, and simmer gently until warmed through, about 5 minutes. Toss the cooked pasta with the sauce to coat evenly.
4. While the sauce simmers, cut the sausages into fourths lengthwise to create finger-like shapes. Use a sharp knife for clean cuts.
5. Place the sausage pieces on a baking sheet or in a frying pan. If baking, cook at 400°F (200°C) for about 8-10 minutes until crispy and browned. If frying, cook in a skillet over medium heat until golden and crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
6. Arrange the cooked spaghetti with sauce on serving plates. Carefully place the crispy sausage fingers on top, lining them up to resemble spooky fingers protruding from the pasta.

Notes

For added spooky effect, you can draw on ketchup or red sauce to create blood drips around the sausages. Serve immediately for best crispiness.

This dish isn’t just about the screams and giggles; it’s a reminder of how playful and inventive simple ingredients can be. It’s a celebration of Halloween’s spirit—bold, cheeky, and slightly terrifying—served on a plate.

Made with everyday pantry staples, this spaghetti screams creativity and versatility. Just a quick tweak here or there, and you’ve got a party centerpiece that’s as fun to eat as it is to make. It’s a spirited way to get everyone involved in the countdown to All Hallows’ Eve.