Pizza Pasta Skewers

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waivio_hivecooking487.684 months agoWaivio3 min read

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: