Italian Tortellini Skewers with Pesto Drizzle
Treat your guests to a delightful appetizer with these Italian Tortellini Skewers with Pesto Drizzle. Bursting with flavor and vibrant colors, these skewers combine cheese tortellini, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and turkey pepperoni, all drizzled with a homemade pesto dressing. Perfect for any gathering, they are quick to prepare and versatile enough to be served as appetizers or a light meal. Whether you’re hosting a summer BBQ or an elegant dinner party, this easy recipe will impress everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1 9-ounce package cheese tortellini
- 1 8-ounce package fresh mozzarella balls
- 1 10-ounce package bite-size tomatoes
- 1 3-ounce package turkey turkey pepperoni
- 1 15-ounce can large black olives (drained)
- 1/4 cup high-quality Italian dressing
- 1/4 cup pesto
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Thread one piece of tortellini onto a skewer, followed by a tomato, a mozzarella ball, a slice of turkey turkey pepperoni, and an olive. Repeat until all ingredients are used.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the pesto and Italian dressing until well combined.
- Just before serving, drizzle the pesto mixture over the assembled skewers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg