Description
These Bowtie Pasta and Cocktail Meatball Skewers are a delightful and easy-to-make appetizer that’s perfect for any gathering. The combination of savory meatballs, tangy-sweet sauce, tender pasta, and fresh basil creates a flavorful and visually appealing dish.
Ingredients
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For the Meatballs:
- 20 frozen meatballs
For the Sauce:
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup grape jelly
For the Skewers:
- 20 al dente cooked bowtie pasta
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 20 leaves of fresh basil
- 20 toothpicks or wooden food skewers
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatballs: Heat frozen meatballs according to package directions.
- Make the Sauce: Combine ketchup and grape jelly in a saucepan, heat, and simmer with the meatballs.
- Cook the Pasta: Cook bowtie pasta to al dente, toss with olive oil.
- Assemble the Skewers: Thread a pasta, basil leaf, and meatball onto each toothpick or skewer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Skewer
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
