Pasta Mummies

The “Pasta Mummies” are a fun festive themed dish, often associated with Halloween or other celebrations. It usually consists of pasta wrapped in a way that resembles bandages, like a mummy. I can propose an Italian version of the concept, which could be tagliatelle wrapped around sausages to create a similar effect. Here’s how you can prepare them:

Ingredients

• Pork sausages (or a vegetarian substitute)
• Egg tagliatelle
• Tomato sauce (homemade or store-bought)
• Mozzarella
• Black olives (for the mummies’ eyes)

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
2. In a pan, lightly cook the sausages on each side until golden; they should not be fully cooked since they will finish cooking in the oven.
3. Once cooled, wrap some tagliatelle around each sausage to create the mummy bandage effect, leaving space for the eyes.
4. Arrange the pasta-wrapped sausages in a baking dish.
5. Pour a little tomato sauce over or around the sausages so the pasta does not dry out during cooking.
6. Cut the mozzarella into small pieces for the eyes and place a piece on each designated eye space on the mummies.
7. Bake for about 15-20 minutes or until the pasta is golden and the mozzarella has melted.
8. To finish, place half a black olive on top of each mozzarella piece to complete the mummies’ eyes.

This dish is not only delicious, but it’s also a great way to entertain children or add a festive touch to a themed dinner. Adults can enjoy it equally, perhaps pairing the dish with a light red wine.