Pizza Pasta Skewers
A light and healthy twist to the calorie-dense pizza. It's a great way to sneak in extra vegetables and a perfect snack or meal for kids and adults.
Equipment
- 1 pot
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 parchment paper
- 8-10 wooden skewers small
Ingredients
- 1/2 bag whole-wheat penne pasta or 500g
- 1 cup pizza sauce homemade or store-bought
- 1 cup shredded cheese low-fat
Optional toppings:
- 1/2 cup olives
- 1/2 cup bell peppers (any color) cut to preferred size
To serve:
- oregano, Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a pot according to the packaging instructions. Usually 8-10 minutes.1/2 bag whole-wheat penne pasta
- Rinse and drain the cooked pasta with cold water.
- Preheat the oven to 200°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Thread the cooked pasta through the skewers (6-8 pieces) and arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush the pasta skewers with the pizza sauce and add you favorite toppings and cheese.1 cup pizza sauce, 1 cup shredded cheese, 1/2 cup olives, 1/2 cup bell peppers (any color)
- Bake for 10-15minutes or until cheese is melted.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with oregano or Italian seasoning.oregano, Italian seasoning
- Serve as a snack, appetizer or main meal. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 60 gCalories: 80 kcalCarbohydrates: 10 gProtein: 4 gFat: 3 gFiber: 2 g
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Nutrition Facts
Pizza Pasta Skewers
Amount Per Serving (60 g)
Calories 80
Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Fat 3g5%
Carbohydrates 10g3%
Fiber 2g8%
Protein 4g8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
