Best 7 Italian Tortellini Skewers Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable flavors of Italy with our exquisite Italian Tortellini Skewers. These colorful and flavorful skewers feature tender tortellini, juicy cherry tomatoes, and aromatic basil leaves, all perfectly grilled and seasoned to perfection. Served with a trio of delectable dipping sauces, including a creamy pesto sauce, a tangy marinara sauce, and a refreshing lemon-herb sauce, these skewers are a delightful appetizer or main course that will tantalize your taste buds. Elevate your culinary skills with our step-by-step guide and discover the secrets to creating this captivating dish that combines the vibrant flavors of Italy with the convenience of skewers.

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ANTIPASTO KABOBS



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My husband and I met at a cooking class. We have loved creating menus and entertaining ever since. These make-ahead antipasto skewers are always a hit. -Denise Hazen, Cincinnati, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield 40 appetizers.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini
40 pimiento-stuffed olives
40 large pitted ripe olives
3/4 cup Italian salad dressing
40 thin slices pepperoni
20 thin slices hard salami, halved

Steps:

  • Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the tortellini, olives and salad dressing. Toss to coat; cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight., Drain mixture, discarding marinade. For each appetizer, thread a stuffed olive, a folded pepperoni slice, a tortellini, a folded salami piece and a ripe olive on a toothpick or short skewer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 315mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

TORTELLINI SKEWERS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 18 skewers

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons jarred pesto
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
2 packages spinach tortellini, cooked and cooled
2 pints cherry tomatoes
12 ounces fresh mozzarella, cubed
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Mix together the olive oil, pesto and vinegar in a bowl.
  • On small skewers, thread 1 tortellini, 1 cherry tomato and 1 mozzarella cube per skewer. Lay the skewers on a platter and lightly drizzle the dressing over them with a spoon.
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate. Sprinkle on the minced parsley just before serving.

ANTIPASTI SKEWERS



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 24 skewers

Number Of Ingredients 12

Kosher salt
4.5 ounces packaged spinach and cheese tortellini
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan
Freshly ground black pepper
24 ciliegine mozzarella balls, from an 8-ounce container
24 multi-color cherry tomatoes
24 pitted Castelvetrano olives
24 peppadew peppers
24 slices soppressata salami
12 slices pistachio mortadella, cut in half
24 fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the tortellini according to package directions. Drain the tortellini and add to a mixing bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, Parmesan and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Toss to combine and set aside.
  • Add the mozzarella balls, cherry tomatoes, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to a small bowl. Mix to combine and set aside.
  • To assemble the skewers, thread one of each onto a skewer: tortellini, mozzarella ball, cherry tomato, olive and peppadew pepper. And then add a piece of soppressata folded into a size approximately as big as the other ingredients, then a half piece of mortadella also folded to match the size of the other ingredients and finally with a folded basil leaf. Make more skewers using the remaining ingredients. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

ITALIAN TORTELLINI SKEWERS



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Our Italian Tortellini Skewers make a great quick and easy appetizer for summer BBQs or Potlucks. Perfect for picking up and eating on the go, each skewer is loaded with fresh veggies, cheese, and pasta drizzled with Italian Dressing.

Provided by Steph

Categories     Appetizer

Yield 10 skewers

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 (9 ounce) package tortellini
40 slices pepperoni
1/2 cucumber (sliced)
20 black olives
4 ounces fresh mozzarella (cubed or 20 mini fresh mozzarella balls)
20 grape tomatoes
20 pepperoncinis
1/4 cup Italian dressing
10 large skewers

Steps:

  • Cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain, set aside, and let cool.
  • Thread each skewer with pepperoni (I used two pepperoni each time), cucumber, olive, tortellini, mozzarella, tomato, and pepperoncini. Repeat until all the skewers are full.
  • Drizzle skewers with Italian dressing and keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 1291 kcal, Fat 59 g, SaturatedFat 27 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Sodium 1986 mg, Carbohydrate 136 g, Sugar 17 g, Protein 59 mg

TORTELLINI SKEWERS



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Pretty appetizer that is easy to make.

Provided by J Scholfield

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Antipasto Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (20 ounce) package refrigerated tortellini
2 pints cherry tomatoes
½ cup pesto
toothpicks

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil; stir in tortellini. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the tortellini float to the top, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  • Place tortellini, cherry tomatoes, and pesto in a large bowl; toss until evenly coated.
  • Skewer one tortellini and one tomato on each toothpick. Arrange on a tray. Keep refrigerated until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.9 calories, Carbohydrate 24.6 g, Cholesterol 23.7 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 258.8 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

ITALIAN TORTELLINI KABOBS



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Enjoy these cheesy tortellini kabobs - delicious appetizers for your Italian cuisine night! A dish that's ready in just 30 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 uncooked refrigerated or dried cheese-filled tomato- or spinach-flavor tortellini
1/4 cup drained roasted red bell peppers (from 7-ounce jar)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons Italian dressing
4-ounce piece salami, cut into twelve 1-inch wedges
2-ounce piece mozzarella cheese, cut into twelve 3/4-inch cubes
12 pieces marinated artichoke hearts (from two 6- to 7-ounce jars), drained
12 cherry tomatoes

Steps:

  • Cook and drain tortellini as directed on package; cool.
  • Place bell peppers in blender. Cover and blend until smooth. Add Parmesan cheese and Italian dressing. Cover and blend until smooth. Pour mixture into large plastic or glass bowl. Stir in tortellini, salami, mozzarella cheese, artichoke hearts and tomatoes.
  • Thread tortellini, mozzarella cheese, salami, artichoke hearts and tomatoes alternately on each of twelve 4- to 6-inch skewers. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Appetizer, Sodium 240 mg

FRESH MOZZARELLA TORTELLINI SKEWERS



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Try this simple Fresh Mozzarella appetizer for your next party.

Provided by BelGioioso Cheese

Time 23m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 ounces mini tortellini pasta
8 ounces BelGioioso Fresh Mozzarella cheese
1 leaf Fresh basil leaves
12 Grape tomatoes
8 wooden skewers
2 tablespoons Pesto dipping sauce, prepared

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil; stir in tortellini and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the tortellini float to the top and the filling is hot, about 3 minutes. Let cool completely.
  • If necessary, cut fresh mozzarella into 1-inch pieces. Thread Fresh Mozzarella, fresh basil leaves, tortellini and tomatoes onto skewers. Serve with prepared pesto as a dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 calories, Carbohydrate 14.7 g, Cholesterol 33.6 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 221.8 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

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Tips:

  • Choose the right tortellini. Fresh tortellini are best for this recipe, as they will hold their shape better when cooked. You can find fresh tortellini in the refrigerated section of most grocery stores.
  • Cook the tortellini al dente. This means that they should be cooked until they are tender but still have a slight bite to them. Overcooked tortellini will be mushy and fall apart when you try to skewer them.
  • Use a variety of vegetables. This will make your skewers more colorful and flavorful. Some good vegetables to use include cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, zucchini, and mushrooms.
  • Marinate the vegetables. This will help them to absorb flavor and prevent them from drying out when you cook them. You can marinate the vegetables in a simple mixture of olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  • Cook the vegetables until they are tender. You can cook the vegetables in a grill pan, on a skewer, or in a roasting pan. Just be sure to cook them until they are tender but still have a slight crunch to them.
  • Assemble the skewers. Once the tortellini and vegetables are cooked, you can assemble the skewers. Simply skewer the tortellini and vegetables in any order you like.
  • Serve the skewers immediately. Tortellini skewers are best served hot off the grill or out of the oven. You can serve them with a dipping sauce, such as marinara sauce or pesto.
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Conclusion:

Tortellini skewers are a fun and easy way to enjoy this classic Italian dish. They are perfect for a party or potluck, and they can also be served as a main course or a side dish. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of effort, you can create a delicious and impressive dish that everyone will love.

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