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Meatball Parm Skewers PLUS a Giveway

August 7, 2016 by Angela LeMoine 53 Comments


Meatball Parm Skewers. A delicious and easy party appetizer. A play on a classic Italian dish these are sure to be a hit with friends and family. #ad #ragu

Hey all! Hope you guys had a great weekend! As you may know, I’ve been so busy moving into our new home but I have to say it is looking amazing! Today I’m sharing with you the very first dish I cooked in my new kitchen and boy is it delicious! As a thank you to our family that helped up lift endless boxes and furniture we had everyone over for dinner. I made a super simple but hugely delicious appetizer, Meatball Parm Skewers! These bite sized meatball part skewers are such a simple twist on a classic Italian dish and with the help of RAGÚ® Homestyle sauces, this recipe is really easy to throw together. Plus I’ve got a great giveaway going on so be sure to scroll on down to it! 

Meatball Parm Skewers. A delicious and easy party appetizer. A play on a classic Italian dish these are sure to be a hit with friends and family. #ad #ragu

As you can imagine I didn’t yet have my entire kitchen set up so I needed to keep my dinner menu simple but also keep that homestyle tradition my family loves. Thanks to some help with  RAGÚ® Homestyle Thick & Hearty Traditional Sauce I certainly delivered a meal that everyone enjoyed… especially these fun Meatball Parm Skewers! These skewers followed by a big bowl of spaghetti and toasty garlic bread and I’d say we had some happy tummies in the house! It was a great way to celebrate our new home with our family.

Meatball Parm Skewers. A delicious and easy party appetizer. A play on a classic Italian dish these are sure to be a hit with friends and family. #ad #ragu

I made my meatballs just as I would for cooking in my Sunday sauce but just mini versions of them. Ground beef, Italian seasoned bread crumbs, garlic powder, grated pecorino, eggs, fresh parsley, salt and pepper. Mixed up by the best tools in the kitchen – your hands- these bite sized meatballs are absolutely addicting! I bake them in the oven until golden and then you are all ready to assemble! How easy is that?!?!

Meatball Parm Skewers. A delicious and easy party appetizer. A play on a classic Italian dish these are sure to be a hit with friends and family. #ad #ragu

Not too long ago I used RAGÚ® Homestyle Thick & Hearty Roasted Garlic Sauce in my Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Shells and since then I always make sure to have a few jars of RAGÚ® Homestyle sauces on hand. These Homestyle sauces don’t use any artificial flavors, colors or high fructose corn syrup. Its perfectly thick and really sticks to the meatballs. When I need a homestyle meal made easy this is my go to! The Thick & Hearty Traditional really made for the PERFECT dipping sauce for the Meatball Parm Skewers!

Meatball Parm Skewers. A delicious and easy party appetizer. A play on a classic Italian dish these are sure to be a hit with friends and family. #ad #ragu

Mini Italian meatballs, a fresh basil leaf and half a fresh mozzarella balls make for one amazing appetizer! Dipped in the RAGÚ® Homestyle Thick & Hearty Traditional Sauce and I’m telling you, you can’t stop after just a couple! Go ahead, grab all the ingredients because you all really need to try this recipe out. Oh and while you’re a it, be sure to check out my recipe for Spinach & Artichoke Stuffed Shells with RAGÚ® Homestyle Thick & Hearty Roasted Garlic… Grab the recipe HERE!

Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Shells. This recipe is certainly #SimmeredinTradition with the new Ragu #HomestyleSauces. The filling is cheesy and so flavorful! This is a perfect easy family meal. #ad

Meatball Parm Skewers
Author: Angela LeMoine
Ingredients
  • 1 jar RAGÚ® Homestyle Thick & Hearty Traditional Sauce
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup grated pecorino cheese
  • 1/2 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • a small palmful of freshly chopped parsley
  • salt & pepper
  • fresh basil leaves
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls, cut in half
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
  2. In a large bowl mix together the ground beef, eggs, cheese, bread crumb, garlic powder, parsley, salt and pepper. Form into bite sized balls and place onto a non stick or lined baking sheet.
  3. Bake for about 10 minutes.
  4. Skewer the mozzarella, a basil leaf and a meatball on party toothpicks.
  5. Warm the RAGÚ® Homestyle Thick & Hearty Traditional Sauce and serve along side the skewers.
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I’d love to hear from you!!! Check out the RAGÚ® Homestyle Sauce homepage and tell me what sauce you’d like to try! Also there are some INCREDIBLE recipes too so definitely check them out for plenty of homestyle recipes the family will love!! A big thank you to RAGÚ® for inspiring this easy recipe that my kids and I can make together in the kitchen and keep the tradition of cooking going. 

Meatball Parm Skewers. A delicious and easy party appetizer. A play on a classic Italian dish these are sure to be a hit with friends and family. #ad #ragu

Here are some other recipes that would be AMAZING with RAGÚ® Homestyle Sauces!!

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Quick & Easy Baked Ravioli 

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Meatball Parm Skewers. A delicious and easy party appetizer. A play on a classic Italian dish these are sure to be a hit with friends and family. #ad #ragu

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  1. Debra C.

    August 9, 2016 at 11:10 pm

    Such a yummy bite, love this!! Like the shortcut too, love Ragu!!

    Reply
    • Angela LeMoine

      August 9, 2016 at 11:19 pm

      Thank you!! They really are so so simple but so deliciously addicting!

      Reply
  2. Florian @ContentednessCooking

    August 10, 2016 at 2:56 am

    Full of flavor!

    Reply
    • Angela LeMoine

      August 12, 2016 at 10:48 am

      Thank you! We enjoyed them very much

      Reply
  3. peter @feedyoursoultoo

    August 10, 2016 at 9:23 am

    A really tasty and comforting bite. Is it an appetizer or a meal? It doesn’t matter – it is good!

    Reply
    • Angela LeMoine

      August 12, 2016 at 10:47 am

      Absolutely! They are addicting and so easy

      Reply
  4. pattyanderson54

    August 10, 2016 at 9:57 am

    Glad to hear you are settled in your new home. I love Ragu Homestyle and this is a great idea for an appetizer!

    Reply
    • Angela LeMoine

      August 12, 2016 at 10:46 am

      Thank you Patty! It’s been a lot of work but the house is turning out great!

      Reply
  5. Skinny Kitchen (@skinnykitchen)

    August 10, 2016 at 4:01 pm

    What a fun idea, Angela!!!

    Reply
    • Angela LeMoine

      August 11, 2016 at 8:28 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
    • Angela LeMoine

      August 12, 2016 at 10:45 am

      Thank you so much Nancy!

      Reply
  6. Suzy | The Mediterranean Dish

    August 11, 2016 at 5:01 pm

    This is so awesome! Love the idea…and the sauce…DIVINE!!!

    Reply
    • Angela LeMoine

      August 11, 2016 at 8:28 pm

      Awe, thank you!

      Reply
  7. mealplanmaven

    August 12, 2016 at 10:27 am

    These meatball skewers look positively addicting! Great party nibble too! Well done my friend!

    Reply
    • Angela LeMoine

      August 12, 2016 at 10:44 am

      Thank you so much. They turned out delicious & were a huge hit with my kids too

      Reply
  8. foodyschmoody

    August 15, 2016 at 8:35 am

    cute idea for serving at a party!

    Reply
    • Angela LeMoine

      August 15, 2016 at 9:01 am

      And so easy!

      Reply
  9. Mary Hunnicutt

    August 17, 2016 at 10:59 am

    This is the perfect party appetizer and my family loves meatballs. I have pinned it for later!

    Reply
    • Angela LeMoine

      August 17, 2016 at 4:04 pm

      Mary I hope you enjoy them as much as we did! They are delicious!

      Reply
  10. pattyanderson54

    August 18, 2016 at 10:10 am

    This is truly a perfect bite of food. I love Ragu Homestyle – it’s delicious and paired with your meatballs, just an incredible appetizer. Great job.

    Reply
    • Angela LeMoine

      August 18, 2016 at 3:24 pm

      Thank you so much! They are such a simple recipe but the flavors are great!

      Reply
  11. Lisa@Lisa's Dinnertime Dish

    August 19, 2016 at 10:54 am

    I love this idea! I’m definitely going to be giving this one a try!

    Reply
    • Angela LeMoine

      August 19, 2016 at 1:20 pm

      Thanks! Enjoy!

      Reply
  12. onetipsychick

    August 19, 2016 at 11:54 am

    This is a great idea for entertaining!

    Reply
    • Angela LeMoine

      August 19, 2016 at 1:20 pm

      And so simple!!!

      Reply
  13. Nicki

    August 19, 2016 at 2:00 pm

    Looks so tasty and simple! I LOVE the ragu home style sauces too!

    Reply
    • Angela LeMoine

      August 19, 2016 at 5:33 pm

      Me too!!! A great way to make dinner so easy!

      Reply
  14. idigpinterest

    August 19, 2016 at 11:35 pm

    I’m totally drooling over these! Must make ASAP!

    Reply
    • Angela LeMoine

      August 20, 2016 at 9:28 am

      Enjoy! They are SO good!!!

      Reply
  15. Stephanie

    August 20, 2016 at 11:12 am

    We don’t buy jarred sauce often, so I would stick with the thick & hearty traditional.

    Reply
    • Angela LeMoine

      August 20, 2016 at 11:15 am

      Good choice! It’s a great option

      Reply
  16. beckysbestbites

    August 20, 2016 at 3:35 pm

    I would love to try the Homestyle Thick & Hearty Mushroom Sauce! Sounds so yummy!

    Reply
    • Angela LeMoine

      August 20, 2016 at 10:09 pm

      I haven’t tried the mushroom yet but it sounds great!

      Reply
  17. Justine

    August 20, 2016 at 6:03 pm

    These are SO fun, I can’t take it!!

    Reply
    • Angela LeMoine

      August 20, 2016 at 10:10 pm

      Awe, thank you! They are really delicious!!

      Reply
  18. dishofdailylife

    August 21, 2016 at 7:17 am

    I think I’d be most likely to try the garlic one, because our family loves garlic. We go through a ton of it. These look like a fun party appetizer…since the tailgating season is coming up, I’m bookmarking this.

    Reply
    • Angela LeMoine

      August 21, 2016 at 8:34 am

      I really enjoyed the garlic sauce! And thank you, these certainly would be a fantastic football snack!

      Reply
  19. Jenny | Honey and Birch

    August 21, 2016 at 11:07 am

    Girl, you’ve combined some of my favorite things here!! I’m so excited!

    Reply
    • Angela LeMoine

      August 21, 2016 at 8:21 pm

      So glad you like them! We really enjoyed them

      Reply
  20. The Foodie Affair

    August 21, 2016 at 1:21 pm

    Ragu is the perfect dipping sauce. It’s so thick and hearty and it’s a time saver too. This is a great recipe to share for my next get together. I know these meatball skewers will be devoured

    Reply
    • Angela LeMoine

      August 21, 2016 at 8:22 pm

      I completely agree!!! It sticks perfectly to the meatballs. Absolutely delicious

      Reply
  21. michaela403

    August 21, 2016 at 1:29 pm

    I am LOVING these!! Thick and Hearty Mushroom will be my first one to try!

    Reply
    • Angela LeMoine

      August 21, 2016 at 8:22 pm

      Thank you! I haven’t tried that one yet, it sounds fantastic

      Reply
  22. 1shamrocks

    August 21, 2016 at 6:56 pm

    My kids love food on a stick! I’ll have to try with the hearty traditional variety of Ragu…looks awesome!

    Reply
    • Angela LeMoine

      August 21, 2016 at 8:23 pm

      Haha mine too! They devoured these! I love the traditional!

      Reply
  23. Dini @ The Flavor Bender

    August 21, 2016 at 8:19 pm

    This is a GREAT idea! Perfect for parties 😀 Can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
    • Angela LeMoine

      August 21, 2016 at 8:23 pm

      Thank you! Enjoy them, they are delicious

      Reply
  24. Take Two Tapas

    August 22, 2016 at 6:02 pm

    Congrats on the new house! I know that moving sucks and eating appetizers is the perfect thing for eating while unpacking! Love the unique take on Meatball parm!

    Reply
    • Angela LeMoine

      August 23, 2016 at 2:05 pm

      Thank you!!! It’s such an awesome thing but a ton of work for sure. These were such a hit!

      Reply
  25. Joanne/WineladyCooks

    August 23, 2016 at 2:27 pm

    Great idea to bake the meatballs and using Homestyle Ragu makes for easy entertaining. These are delicious for summer BBQ appetizers or game watching.

    Reply
    • Angela LeMoine

      August 23, 2016 at 6:11 pm

      Thank you! These meatball parm skewers are delicious bite sized appetizers. They’d be great for any get together for sure

      Reply
  26. Janice

    August 27, 2016 at 11:07 pm

    Great idea with the meatball skewers, going to try this for one of our football snacks!

    Reply
    • Angela LeMoine

      August 28, 2016 at 9:07 am

      Thanks so much! They are really delicious & a family favorite! Enjoy!

      Reply

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