Bowtie Pasta Meatball Skewers (Printable)
Tender pasta, savory meatballs, and fresh veggies stacked on fun party skewers for easy entertaining.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meatballs
01 - 16 cocktail-sized beef or turkey meatballs, fully cooked
→ Pasta
02 - 1 cup dry bowtie (farfalle) pasta
→ Vegetables
03 - 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
04 - 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
05 - 16 grape tomatoes
→ Glaze
06 - 1/4 cup barbecue sauce or marinara sauce
07 - 1 tablespoon honey
08 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
→ Garnish
09 - 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
10 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
# How to Cook:
01 - Cook bowtie pasta in salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking process.
02 - Warm precooked or frozen meatballs in oven or microwave until heated through.
03 - Combine barbecue or marinara sauce with honey and Italian seasoning in small saucepan. Warm over low heat, then add meatballs and toss gently to coat evenly.
04 - Thread ingredients onto each skewer in order: red bell pepper piece, bowtie pasta, glazed meatball, grape tomato, yellow bell pepper piece, bowtie pasta. Repeat until all ingredients are used.
05 - Arrange skewers on serving platter. Drizzle with remaining sauce if desired. Sprinkle evenly with chopped basil and Parmesan cheese. Serve warm or at room temperature.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- They look impressive but take barely any effort to pull together
- The pasta soaks up all that savory glaze while keeping everything handheld
02 -
- Wooden skewers need a quick soak in water for 15 minutes so they do not scorch if you decide to grill these
- Overcooked pasta will slide right off the skewer, so err on the side of slightly firm
03 -
- Thread everything facing the same direction for the most professional looking presentation
- Let the meatballs cool slightly before assembling or you will burn your fingers guaranteed