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Pasta with Meatballs On A Stick Recipe
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Pasta with Meatballs On A Stick

Are you tired of the same old bowl? Then welcome to the wonderful world of food on a stick! Serve pasta and a meatball on a skewer as an appetizer at your next party.

Recipe developed by George Duran

20
Prep Time
(MINUTES)
45
Total Time
(MINUTES)
20
Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 can (28 oz each) Hunt's® Crushed Tomatoes
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 pound ground round beef
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1 cup dry unseasoned bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 6 ounces dry bow tie (farfalle) pasta, uncooked
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 60 short wooden skewers
  • Unripened melon, optional

Nutrition Information

183
Calories
8g
Total Fat
12g
Protein
Serving Size: 20 servings (3 meatballs, pasta and sauce each)
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Directions

  1. Prepare Marinara Sauce: Combine tomatoes, thyme, bay leaf, oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper and sugar in medium saucepan. Heat over medium heat until simmering; reduce heat and simmer 10 to 15 minutes. Remove bay leaf; discard. Set sauce aside.
  2. Meanwhile, prepare Meatballs: Preheat broiler. Combine eggs, ground beef, ground pork, bread crumbs, parsley, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper in large bowl; mix well. Roll about 1 tablespoon meat mixture into small ball and place in large shallow baking pan. Repeat with remaining meat mixture to make 60 meatballs.
  3. Broil meatballs, about 1 inch from heat source, 10 to 15 minutes or until browned and cooked through. Set aside.
  4. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water. Toss with olive oil.
  5. To serve, thread one piece pasta and one meatball on each skewer. Serve with warm Marinara Sauce for dipping. If desired, cut an unripened melon in half lengthwise and place cut side down on platter. Insert skewers into melon.

Cook's Tip

Meatballs, pasta and sauce also can be served together as a family-style dish. May wish to increase the amount of pasta.
Nutrition Information close
Amount per Serving
Calories 183  
  % Daily Value*
Total fat 8 g 13%
Saturated fat 3 g 13%
Cholesterol 48 MG 16%
Sodium 252 MG 11%
Carbohydrate 14 g 5%
Dietary fiber 2 g 8%
Sugars 2 g 0%
Protein 12 g 24%
Vitamin A   7%
Vitamin C   7%
Calcium   3%
Iron   12%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Ratings & Reviews
1 Reviews for Pasta with Meatballs On A Stick
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Fast and easy, great for parties. Everyone loved them!
Erin,
Jan 25, 2012
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