Barilla Penne Pasta Meatball Party Skewers
Barilla Penne Pasta Meatball Party Skewers
Savoury skewers of beef, pork, herbs and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese in marinara sauce
30 minutes total
- Basil
- Beef
- Cheese
- Classic Blue Box
- Garlic
- Intermediate
- Meat
- Parsley
- Pork/Sausage
- Quick and Easy Recipes
- Short
Running out of party snacks? No need to worry, there's 'penne' to go around! Premium Barilla Penne pasta and authentic Italian meatballs make these skewers a perfect appetizer for your guests. The blend of beef, pork and bread creates a rich, meaty texture and is simple to shape, making this dish as fun to prepare as it is to eat—you'd best make extra, just in case!
Ingredients
Serves 6
1/4 box | Barilla Penne pasta |
20 | 3 inch skewers |
4 tbsp | extra virgin olive oil |
1 | garlic clove, chopped |
2 | slices soft white bread |
1 cup | water |
1/4 lb | ground beef |
1/4 lb | ground pork |
1 tbsp | parsley, chopped |
20 leaves | fresh basil |
1 cup | Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, grated and divided |
1 cup | marinara sauce, warm |
To taste | salt and pepper |
Disclaimer
Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions. *Such a line meets the VEGAN, GLUTEN FREE, LACTOSE-FREE AND KOSHER needs
Method
Step 1
Preheat oven to 425°F.
Step 2
Boil a large pot of water, then cook the Barilla Penne pasta 1 minute less than required cooking time.
Step 3
Toss with 1 tbsp olive oil then place on a sheet tray and set aside.
Step 4
Soak the bread in water, drain and squeeze out the excess.
Step 5
In a medium bowl, combine garlic, beef, pork, bread, 1/2 cup Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, 1 tbsp parsley, and season with salt and pepper.
Step 6
Roll the meatballs into 1.5 inch rounds.
Step 7
Place meatballs on sheet tray and bake until golden brown, about 10-15 minutes.
Step 8
Thread 2-3 pieces of Barilla Penne pasta, 1 basil leaf and 1 meatball on each skewer.
Step 9
Serve with warm marinara sauce, sprinkled with remaining Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.

Penne Rigate
Penne is one of the most famous Italian pasta shapes and is beloved across Italy. Penne, which means 'pen' in Italian, gets its name from its shape. The tube shape with angled ends was inspired by the quill of an old-style ink pen. Its ridged tubes are perfect for capturing sauces and the rugged texture adds depth to dishes, making it a popular choice for baked pasta dishes and hearty sauces.
- Shape Short en-ca
- Cook time 11 mins
- Pack size 410 g
- Range Classic Blue Box
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