Bowtie Pasta Meatball Skewers (Printable version)
Playful party appetizer combining tender bowtie pasta, juicy meatballs, and colorful vegetables on fun skewers.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Meatballs
01 - 16 cocktail-sized beef or turkey meatballs, 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 Make It:
01 - Cook the bowtie pasta in salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Set aside.
02 - Warm the precooked or frozen meatballs in the oven or microwave until heated through.
03 - In a small saucepan over low heat, warm the barbecue or marinara sauce with honey and Italian seasoning. Add the warmed meatballs and toss gently to coat evenly.
04 - Thread onto each skewer in this order: 1 piece red bell pepper, 1 bowtie pasta, 1 glazed meatball, 1 grape tomato, 1 piece yellow bell pepper, and 1 bowtie pasta. Repeat pattern until all ingredients are used.
05 - Arrange finished skewers on a serving platter. Drizzle with remaining sauce if desired. Sprinkle generously with chopped fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately while warm or at room temperature.
# Expert tips:
01 -
- Theyre the ultimate conversation starter at any gathering
- You can assemble everything ahead and just heat before serving
02 -
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes if you plan to grill or broil these
- Let the pasta cool completely before threading or it'll steam everything else on the skewer
03 -
- Thread everything in the same order for consistent presentation
- Use two hands to guide ingredients onto the skewer gently but firmly