Pizza Pasta Skewers

Transform your pasta night into a fun and exciting culinary experience with this Italian-inspired recipe. Deconstructed Pizza Pasta Skewers bring all your favorite pizza flavors in an innovative, portable skewer format. Ideal as an appetizer, snack, or fun main course, these skewers are topped with marinara sauce, cheese, and vibrant veggies, baked to bubbly perfection.

Ingredients:

🍝 1 box cooked Rigatoni pasta

🌶 2 tablespoons Chili oil

🍅 1 cup Marinara sauce

🧀 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella cheese

🌶 1 Red bell pepper, sliced into small wedges

🥒 1 Zucchini, sliced into half-moon pieces

🌿 Fresh parsley or basil, chopped

🧀 Parmesan cheese, to taste

🪵 Wooden skewers

Instructions

1- Preheat and Prepare:

• Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

• Ensure that your cooked rigatoni pasta is drained and ready for assembling.

2- Assemble the Skewers:

• Thread the cooked rigatoni onto wooden skewers.

• Use approximately 10-12 pieces per skewer, leaving space at both ends of the skewer for handling.

3- Arrange on Baking Sheet:

• Place the skewers in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

4- Flavor with Chili Oil:

• Drizzle the chili oil evenly over each skewer, giving the pasta an extra kick.

5- Layer with Marinara Sauce:

• Spoon marinara sauce generously over the top of the pasta on each skewer.

6- Add the Cheese:

• Sprinkle a hearty amount of shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce on each skewer.

7- Top with Vegetables:

• Arrange the red bell pepper and zucchini slices on top of the cheese, ensuring even distribution.

8- Add Fresh Herbs and grated Parmesan:

• Grate parmesan cheese on top.

• Sprinkle fresh parsley or basil to introduce a burst of fresh flavor and color.

9- Bake to Perfection:

• Transfer the baking sheet to your preheated oven.

• Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden, and the vegetables are tender-crisp.

10- Serve Hot:

• Carefully remove from the oven and serve immediately.

• Enjoy the skewers straight from the stick for a fun and easy eating experience.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: Approximately 8-10 skewers

Calories (estimated per serving): 200 per skewer

Nutritional Estimate (per Serving):

• Proteins: 8g

• Fats: 9g

• Carbohydrates: 20g

Equipment: Wooden skewers, baking sheet, parchment paper

Cooking Tips

• Ensure pasta is cooked al dente as it will cook further in the oven.

• Use a high-quality marinara sauce for the best flavor.

• Layer ingredients in the order given to achieve the perfect melt and texture.

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