Tortellini Pesto Olive Skewers (Printable)

Tender tortellini paired with basil pesto and olives on skewers for a vibrant, easy starter.

# Components:

→ Pasta & Cheese

01 - 24 cheese tortellini (fresh or refrigerated)

→ Pesto

02 - 4 tablespoons basil pesto (homemade or store-bought)

→ Vegetables

03 - 12 cherry tomatoes
04 - 12 fresh basil leaves

→ Olives

05 - 12 pitted green olives
06 - 12 pitted black olives

→ For Assembly

07 - 12 wooden appetizer skewers (6-inch)

# Directions:

01 - Prepare tortellini according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
02 - In a medium bowl, gently toss the cooled tortellini with 2 tablespoons of basil pesto until evenly coated.
03 - Thread each skewer with one cherry tomato, one basil leaf (folded if large), one pesto-coated tortellini, one green olive, another tortellini, and one black olive in any preferred order.
04 - Arrange skewers on a platter and drizzle remaining pesto over them just before serving, if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to prepare
  • Perfect for parties and gatherings
02 -
  • For extra flavor add small mozzarella balls (bocconcini) to the skewers
  • Use sun-dried tomato pesto for a richer taste
03 -
  • Can be made up to 4 hours ahead and refrigerated bring to room temperature before serving
  • Pairs well with crisp white wines like Pinot Grigio
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