Bowtie Pasta And Cocktail Meatball Skewers
These Bowtie Pasta and Cocktail Meatball Skewers are a fun and easy appetizer that is perfect for parties, holidays, and game day gatherings. Tender cocktail meatballs are coated in a sweet and tangy sauce, then skewered with bowtie pasta and fresh basil for a cute bite-sized snack. This simple make-ahead party appetizer looks fancy but is so easy to put together!
Servings: 20
Calories: 72kcal
Ingredients
- 20 frozen meatballs
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup grape jelly
- 20 pieces cooked bowtie pasta cooked al dente
- 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 20 fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Cook the frozen meatballs according to the package directions.
- While the meatballs are cooking, add ketchup and grape jelly to a saucepan and heat over medium-low heat, stirring until smooth.
- Bring the sauce to a boil for 1 minute, then reduce the heat to low.
- Add the cooked meatballs to the sauce and simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring gently to coat.
- Cook the bowtie pasta until al dente, then drain and rinse with cold water.
- Let the pasta dry, then toss it with olive oil so it does not stick together.
- Assemble each skewer with one bowtie pasta piece, one fresh basil leaf, and one saucy meatball.
- Arrange the skewers on a serving platter and serve.
Notes
- These skewers are best served shortly after assembling so the pasta and basil stay fresh.
- You can keep the sauced meatballs warm and assemble the skewers right before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 72kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 65mg | Potassium: 65mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 53IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.2mg