Tortelloni Kebobs Food

TORTELLINI SKEWERS

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.

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.

TORTELLINI SKEWERS

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.

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.

TORTELLINI SHRIMP KABOBS

Steps:

• Cook tortellini as directed on packaged; drain and cool.
• Place dressing in shallow glass or plastic bowl.
• Stir in tortellini, shrimp and tomatoes.
• Cover and refrigerate 1 hour, stirring once to coat.
• Drain tortellini mixture.
• Thread tortellini, shrimp and tomatoes alternately on each of twelve 6-inch skewers.
• Variation:.
• For a meatless predinner treat, leave off the shrimp and use whole pittted ripe olives or small whole mushrooms.

CHEESE & TORTELLINI KABOBS

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain.
• Place Italian dressing, ham, salami, red and green pepper in large plastic food bag. Tightly seal bag.
• Turn bag over; place in 13x9-inch pan. Refrigerate, turning occasionally, for 2 to 3 hours; drain.
• Thread tortellini, ham, salami, peppers and cheese on toothpicks.