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

Fuad Bin
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to feed a crowd.


vundaberry
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pasta.


Padrick Newton
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I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The meatballs were so flavorful and juicy.


Shabaz Butt
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This recipe is a bit too spicy for my taste. I would use less chili powder next time.


AAMIR KARIM
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's a great weeknight meal.


Verna Gale Abshire
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This recipe is a great way to change up your usual pasta routine. The meatballs are a nice touch.


Dilshad ali Chandio
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. I love the smoky flavor of the meatballs.


VeeR Afridi
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I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs were dry and tough. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Brandon Mvinjwa
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This recipe is a bit bland for my taste. I would add more spices to the meatballs.


Mohibullah Hamidi
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the meatballs.


Sheila Morgan
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover meatballs.


Rekha Thakur
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I've tried many penne and meatballs recipes, but this one is by far the best. The meatballs are so juicy and flavorful.


Idrissa Kargbo
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always a hit with my guests.


Yunus
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The meatballs are amazing!


Fiza Baloch
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I wasn't sure how this recipe would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly.


Timileyin Ajani
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a success. The meatballs are so tender and flavorful.


Zin Lin
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This is one of my favorite pasta dishes. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Ella Dike
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I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family! The meatballs were especially delicious.


Molly Landin
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This recipe is a keeper! The meatballs were so flavorful and juicy, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.