Tortellini Appetizers Recipe

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From Royal Oak, Michigan, Cheryl Lama confirms, "The festive green and red of this appetizer will make it a welcomed addition to your holiday buffet table. Store-bought pesto keeps the preparation fast. Sometimes I like to heat the garlic in a skillet and use skewers for a different look."

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Tortellini Appetizers Recipe
  • Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling
  • Yield: 13 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 4 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated spinach tortellini
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup prepared pesto
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes
  • 26 frilled toothpicks

Directions

  • Place garlic cloves on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil; drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil. Wrap foil around garlic. Bake at 425° for 20-25 minutes or until tender. Cool for 10-15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook tortellini according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Toss with remaining oil; set aside.
  • In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, cheese, milk, pesto and pepper. Mash garlic into pesto mixture; stir until combined.
  • Alternately thread tortellini and tomatoes onto toothpicks. Serve with pesto dip. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: about 2 dozen (1-1/2 cups dip).

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (2 each) equals 246 calories, 20 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 19 mg cholesterol, 249 mg sodium, 11 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 5 g protein.

Originally published as Tortellini Appetizers in Quick Cooking November/December 2005, p37

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Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2012 by DesertBorn54

I couldn't find long toothpicks, so I used bamboo skewers and added a tiny fresh mozzarella ball, an olive, and a marinated artichoke heart quarter. I used a tortellini at the top and bottom of the skewer. I placed the tall skewers in a vase, and it looked like a floral arrangement. The dip is fabulous. I made too much, so I put the leftovers in a bowl, added a dollop of the dressing and tossed, for a great pasta salad.


Reviewed on Nov. 01, 2011 by Carol39110

This was a hit at a recent party. I like it with a little extra pesto.


Reviewed on Jun. 01, 2011 by barbaratweedy2

So yummy, yet light. I've made and taken to several gatherings and it's gone quickly every time! The dipping sauce is the best part. :)


Reviewed on Feb. 27, 2011 by raveangelx79

So unique and fun. Delicious!


Reviewed on Jan. 04, 2010 by GoodEats69

The dip is sensational. I made it for two Christmas parties and several guests have asked for the recipe. I made an alteration to the skewer: I added small squares of Asiago cheese in between the tortellini and grape tomato to make the flavor a little more intense. This is an easy recipe that will impress your guests!

 
 
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