1cupTomato Based Pasta Sauce(your favorite – homemade or store-bought)
Instructions
Cook the Pasta as per the packet’s instructions, drain and keep aside
Pre-heat the oven to 200 deg C (400 deg F) – spray a 20 x 20cm ( 8 x 8 inch) oven dish with cooking oil
Heat the Oil in a small pan – saute the Onion and garlic until light golden and soft – remove from heat and let cool 5 minutes
In a large bowl, mix the Onion, Parmesan, Breadcrumbs, Egg, Thyme and Beef until well combined – season to taste with Salt and Pepper and give the mixture a final mix – form into 24 small golf ball sized balls and place in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to firm up – transfer to the prepared oven dish and bake 25 – 30 minutes, turning halfway, until done
Once the baked Meatballs have cooled enough to be handled by hand – start to thread the ingredients onto 12 Wooden Kebab Sticks – Basil leaf, 4 Penne Pasta, 1 Meatball – repeat and end with a Basil leaf
Nutrition Facts
Italian Meatball and Pasta Sticks
Serving Size
1 Servings
Amount per Serving
Calories
183
% Daily Value*
Fat
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
4
g
Cholesterol
53
mg
18
%
Sodium
245
mg
11
%
Carbohydrates
13
g
4
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
15
g
30
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition value, where given, is not always accurate. Please also check your ingredient labels.