Tortellini Pesto Olive Skewers (Printable Version)

Skewers featuring cheese tortellini, basil pesto, olives, tomatoes, and fresh basil for light bites.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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)

# How to Make It:

01 - Cook 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 pesto until evenly coated.
03 - On each skewer, thread one cherry tomato, one basil leaf (fold 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 with remaining pesto just before serving, if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Tender tortellini combined with flavorful pesto
  • Easy to assemble and perfect for any gathering
02 -
  • For extra flavor, add small mozzarella balls (bocconcini) to the skewers
  • Use sun-dried tomato pesto for a richer taste
03 -
  • Fold basil leaves if large to fit nicely on the skewers
  • Chill skewers briefly before serving for the best flavor
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