SIMPLE SMOKY PENNE AND MEATBALLS

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Put a smoky twist on your classic penne and meatballs with a touch of BBQ sauce!

Provided by Barilla Canada

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Barilla Canada

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 box Barilla® Pronto™ Penne
3 cups water
10 frozen meatballs
1 cup Barilla® Marinara sauce
½ cup prepared BBQ sauce
Salt and black pepper to taste
¼ cup green onions, sliced
½ cup Cheddar cheese, grated
½ cup cilantro

Steps:

  • POUR whole box of pasta into a large skillet (approximately 12 inches in diameter).
  • POUR 3 cups of cold water into the pan ensuring that the water covers the pasta.
  • Turn the burner to high and set your timer to 10 minutes (optional: add a bit of salt to taste).
  • After 5 minutes add meatballs and STIR to combine.
  • With about 1 minute left, ADD both sauces and SEASON with salt and pepper, FOLD to combine.
  • REMOVE the skillet from the heat and TOP with onions, cheese and cilantro. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.3 calories, Carbohydrate 11.1 g, Cholesterol 48.6 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 381 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

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