Tortellini Antipasto Kebabs Food

ANTIPASTO SKEWERS

Steps:

• Combine bocconcini and 2 tablespoons Italian dressing. Marinate at least 2 hours or overnight.
• Meanwhile, cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain well and run under cold water to stop cooking. Toss with Italian dressing and let marinate 1 hour.
• Thread items on 6" wooden skewers alternating colors and textures.
• Cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours. Sprinkle with herbs and drizzle with balsamic reduction just before serving if desired.

TORTELLINI ANTIPASTO KEBABS

Steps:

• Prepare frozen tortellini according to package directions.
• Drain and cool.
• Get out a plastic bowl to store the kebabs.
• Cut your block of cheese into small cubes.
• On each toothpick, place 1 tortellini, 1 black olive, 1 block of cheese, 1 slice of pepperoni (may cut in half or fold if too large), and 1 green olive.
• You can vary the order in which you place the ingredients.
• Place all of the toothpicks in the container and pour the Italian dressing over all.
• Cover and refrigerate overnight to marinate.
• When ready to serve, take them out of the container and lay them on a pretty lettuce lined platter.

ANTIPASTI SKEWERS

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.

ANTIPASTO KABOBS

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.