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Mozzarella Eyeballs for Halloween!

Ingredients
  

For the Mozzarella Eyeballs

  • Small Fresh Mozzarella Balls-15
  • Pimento Stuffed Olives-8
  • Measuring spoon
  • Marinara Sauce-1 cup

Homemade Marinara Sauce

  • Onion-1 large chopped
  • Garlic-3 Cloves crushed
  • Carrot-2 peeled and chopped
  • Celery-2 stalks chopped
  • 28 oz can of Crushed Tomatoes
  • Dried Oregano-2 tsp
  • Salt-to taste
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil-3 Tbsp

Instructions
 

Marinara Sauce

  • In a pot heat the olive oil and add the onions.Saute until transparent.
  • Add garlic,salt and pepper.
  • Add the veggies and saute for about a minute.
  • Add the crushed tomatoes,oregano,salt and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat,cover and cook until veggies are tender.
  • Add a little water if too thick.Check the seasonings.
  • Puree the sauce in a blender once its cool.
  • Transfer into a jar to be used in your pasta,soups etc.It stays good for upto a week.

Mozzarella Eyeballs

  • Using a 1/4 tsp measuring spoon scoop out the top part of the mozzarella balls and and slice a little bit from the bottom to make it stand.
  • Slice each pimento stuffed olive into half and insert each half into the mozzarella balls to resemble eyeballs.Press with your hand.
  • Spread the marinara sauce at the bottom of your serving plate and arrange the eyeballs over it.Enjoy.