Description
Delicious skewers featuring frozen meatballs coated in a sweet and savory grape jelly and ketchup glaze, perfect for parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 frozen meatballs
- 1 cup grape jelly
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 24 pieces of bowtie pasta
- 24 fresh basil leaves
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Toothpicks or small bamboo skewers
Instructions
- Heat the frozen meatballs according to the package directions until fully cooked.
- Combine grape jelly and ketchup in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir constantly and bring to a boil for 1 minute, then reduce heat to simmer.
- Add heated meatballs into the sauce and let simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Cook the bowtie pasta until al dente, drain and rinse with cold water, then let dry.
- Toss cooled pasta with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Assemble skewers by threading one piece of bowtie pasta, one basil leaf, and one meatball onto each toothpick.
- Arrange skewers on a platter and serve immediately or keep warm until ready to enjoy.
Notes
Small swaps can increase fiber and lower sodium. Consider using lean turkey meatballs and whole-grain pasta for healthier options.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
