Barilla® Penne Meatball Party Skewer

Instructions

1. 1
   Pre-heat oven to 425°F
   
2. 2
   Boil a large pot of water, then cook the pasta 1 minute less than required cooking time
   
3. 3
   Toss with 1 Tbsp olive oil then place on a sheet tray and set aside
   
4. 4
   Soak the bread in water - drain and squeeze out the excess
   
5. 5
   In a medium bowl, combine garlic, beef, pork, bread, ½ cup Parmigiano cheese, 1 tablespoon parsley and season with salt/pepper
   
6. 6
   Roll the meatballs into 1.5 inch rounds
   
7. 7
   Place meatballs on sheet tray and BAKE until golden brown (about 10-15 minutes)
   
8. 8
   Thread 2-3 penne, 1 basil leaf and 1 meatball on each skewer
   
9. 9
   Serve with warm Barilla Marinara sauce sprinkled with remaining Parmigiano cheese