These Wormy Tacos are creepy, crawly, and absolutely delicious! The “worms” (aka spaghetti noodles) twist and tangle through spicy taco beef and salsa, making a dish that’ll make the kids squeal and clean their plates. It’s spooky supper at its silliest—because sometimes Halloween food should make you laugh before it makes you full.
Ingredients (makes 4 servings): • 3 oz spaghetti noodles • 4–6 cups water • 2 tsp salt • ½ lb ground beef • ½ Tbsp chili powder • 1½–2 cups salsa or salt-free taco seasoning (like Mrs. Dash) • 1 can no-salt-added diced tomatoes • 1 package Mexican blend shredded cheese
Instructions: 1. In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add salt and cook noodles for about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside. 2. In a skillet, brown the ground beef for 3–5 minutes, then drain. 3. Once the skillet is cool enough to handle, wipe it out and return to medium heat. 4. Stir in chili powder, salsa (or taco seasoning), and diced tomatoes. 5. Add cooked noodles and mix until everything’s well coated and tangled together. 6. Spoon onto plates and top with shredded cheese.
🎃 Halloween Fact: The fear of worms (or anything that wriggles) has ancient roots—many cultures once saw them as symbols of decay and rebirth. But in modern Halloween fun, they’re just an excuse for some delightfully gross giggles at the dinner table!
👻 Spooky Serving Idea: Serve your “worms” in taco shells or small black bowls. Add a few candy eyes on top so it looks like your dinner’s staring back at you. For extra laughs, let some noodles hang over the edge of the plate like they’re trying to crawl away.
