Description
These Bowtie Pasta and Cocktail Meatball Skewers are a delightful appetizer perfect for parties and gatherings. Featuring savory, saucy meatballs simmered in a sweet and tangy ketchup and grape jelly sauce, paired with al dente bowtie pasta and fresh basil leaves, they combine flavors and textures that will impress your guests while being easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs and Sauce
- 20 frozen meatballs
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup grape jelly
Pasta and Garnish
- 20 al dente cooked bowtie pasta
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 20 leaves of fresh basil
- 20 toothpicks or wooden food skewers
Instructions
- Heat Meatballs: Heat frozen meatballs according to package directions until fully warmed through.
- Make Sauce: While meatballs are heating, combine ketchup and grape jelly in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir well and bring to a boil for 1 minute.
- Simmer Meatballs in Sauce: Reduce heat to a simmer, add the heated meatballs to the sauce, and let them simmer together for about 5 minutes so the meatballs are fully coated and infused with the sauce flavors.
- Cook Pasta: Cook bowtie pasta to al dente according to package instructions, then drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking. Let pasta dry slightly.
- Toss Pasta: Toss the cooked pasta with extra-virgin olive oil to prevent sticking and add flavor.
- Assemble Skewers: To assemble, thread onto each toothpick or skewer one bowtie pasta piece, one fresh basil leaf, and one sauce-coated meatball, creating a flavorful and visually appealing appetizer.
Notes
- Add deliciousness and charm to your soiree with these Bowtie Pasta and Cocktail Meatball Skewers.
- Savory, saucy meatballs, al dente pasta, and fresh basil leaves create a balanced flavor profile.
- Using grape jelly in the sauce adds a subtle sweetness that complements the ketchup and meatballs perfectly.
- These skewers can be served warm or at room temperature, making them a flexible party option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
