Description
A fun and festive dish featuring skewers of bowtie pasta, meatballs, and colorful vegetables, perfect for gatherings and family dinners.
Ingredients
- Bowtie pasta
- Cocktail meatballs (homemade or store-bought)
- Bell peppers (various colors)
- Cherry tomatoes
- Olive oil
- Garlic (minced)
- Salt
- Pepper
- Fresh basil (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic for about a minute until fragrant.
- Add the cocktail meatballs to the skillet and cook until heated through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Assemble the skewers by alternating cooked pasta, meatballs, bell pepper chunks, and halved cherry tomatoes.
- Season the skewers with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm and garnish with fresh basil.
Notes
For quick preparation, consider using pre-cooked meatballs and soak wooden skewers in water before grilling to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian