Bowtie Pasta & Meatball Skewers
A fun, interactive dinner featuring delicious bowtie pasta and perfectly seasoned meatballs skewered together.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Bowtie Pasta
- 1 lb Ground Meat
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 medium Onion (finely chopped)
- 1 cup Fresh Herbs (basil or parsley)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
- 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs
- To taste Salt and Pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 cup Marinara Sauce
- To taste Basil Leaves
- To taste Cherry Tomatoes (halved)
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatballs: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground meat, minced garlic, chopped onion, fresh herbs, Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper. Use your clean hands to mix gently.
- Shape the Meatballs: Roll the mixture into small meatballs, about an inch in diameter.
- Cook the Meatballs: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Carefully add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 10-12 minutes.
- Cook the Pasta: In a large pot of salted water, cook the bowtie pasta until al dente according to package instructions. Stir occasionally.
- Assemble the Skewers: On each skewer, alternate threading meatballs and bowtie pasta. Add cherry tomato halves if desired.
- Serve with Marinara: Warm the marinara sauce and drizzle over the skewers or serve as a dipping option.
Notes
Experiment with variations such as veggie skewers or cheese stuffed meatballs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: pasta, meatball skewers, family dinner, Italian cuisine, easy dinner