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 value, where given, is not always accurate. Please also check your ingredient labels.