* Or use your own homemade spaghetti sauce or meatball recipe—even better!
Spaghetti and meatballs on a stick
Tired of serving the same old boring meatball appetizers at every party? Mix things up and give our Spaghetti and Meatballs on a Stick a whirl! In this easy recipe, Shannon swirls strands of spaghetti onto meatball skewers to create fun and finger-friendly party appetizers that your guests are sure to love. Simple, saucy and oh-so good!
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Ingredients
- 1 lb. angel hair pasta or spaghettini
- 1 jar prepared spaghetti sauce*
- 2 lb. packaged cooked meatballs (½ oz. each), heated according to package directions*
- 64 pronged skewers
- 1 bunch fresh sweet basil, leaves torn in half
- 1 block fresh Parmesan cheese, cut into thin 1-in. square sheets
- Olive oil or cooking spray
Directions
- Cook pasta to al dente according to package directions. Spray drained pasta with nonstick cooking spray or toss with olive oil. Set aside.
- Warm meatballs in the sauce on the stove-top. Transfer meatballs to a serving platter.
- Working with 3 strands or so, twirl pasta around a skewer. Add a torn basil leaf and square of Parmesan to the skewer, and then stick into a sauced meatball.
About Shannon Bowman
Hometown: Kansas City, Missouri
Artistic style: Sculptural Beadwork
Inspiration: Anything meticulous
Happy place: Wherever Pita is
Favourite project or work of art: Pita's paw print art