Description
Sweet Grape Jelly Meatball Skewers are a delightful appetizer that combines savory meatballs with a sweet and tangy grape jelly and ketchup sauce, tender bowtie pasta, and fresh basil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 frozen meatballs
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup grape jelly
- 20 al dente cooked bowtie pasta
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 20 leaves of fresh basil
- 20 toothpicks or wooden food skewers
Instructions
- Heat the frozen meatballs according to the package directions until fully cooked and hot throughout.
- While the meatballs are heating, combine ketchup and grape jelly in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir constantly and bring the mixture to a boil for 1 minute, then reduce heat to a simmer.
- Add the heated meatballs into the sauce and let them simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure the meatballs are well-coated with the sauce.
- Cook the bowtie pasta until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking, then let dry.
- Toss the cooled pasta with 2 teaspoons of extra-virgin olive oil to prevent sticking and add flavor.
- To assemble, thread one piece of bowtie pasta, followed by one fresh basil leaf, then one sauced meatball onto each toothpick or skewer.
- Arrange the skewers on a serving platter and serve immediately or keep warm until ready to enjoy.
Notes
- These skewers are perfect for parties and gatherings.
- They are easy to assemble and visually appealing.
- They are guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Skewering and Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg