Simple Smokey Penne and Meatballs Recipe

Simple Smokey Penne and Meatballs Recipe

  • 1 (12 ounce) box Barilla® Pronto™ Penne
  • 3 cups cold water
  • 10 frozen cooked meatballs
  • 1 cup Barilla® Marinara Sauce
  • 1/2 cup prepared barbecue sauce
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
  • 1/2 cup grated Cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup cilantro
  1. 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).
  2. After 5 minutes add meatballs and stir to combine.
  3. With about 1 minute left add both sauces and season with salt and pepper, fold to combine.
  4. Remove the skillet from the heat and top with onions, cheese and cilantro. Serve immediately.