Cheese Tortellini Kabobs Recipes

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, 2-3 hours; drain.
• Thread tortellini, ham, salami, peppers and cheese on toothpicks.

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.

TORTELLONI KEBOBS

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse pasta under cold water to stop cooking.
• Meanwhile, whisk together the vinegar, olive oil and smashed garlic in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and toss with the tomatoes, olives, cheese and cooked pasta. Skewer everything, alternating as desired. Place marinara sauce or pesto in sealed containers. Pack in a lunch sack with an ice pack and send off to school.

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 APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a resealable plastic bag, combine the tortellini and salad dressing. Seal bag and refrigerate for 4 hours. , Place a slice of cheese on each slice of salami; roll up tightly. Cut into thirds. Drain tortellini and discard dressing. For each appetizer, thread a tortellini, salami roll-up and olive on a toothpick.

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.

ITALIAN TORTELLINI KABOBS

Steps:

• Cook and drain tortellini as directed on package; cool.
• Place bell peppers in blender. Cover and blend until smooth. Add Parmesan cheese and Italian dressing. Cover and blend until smooth. Pour mixture into large plastic or glass bowl. Stir in tortellini, salami, mozzarella cheese, artichoke hearts and tomatoes.
• Thread tortellini, mozzarella cheese, salami, artichoke hearts and tomatoes alternately on each of twelve 4- to 6-inch skewers. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours.

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.

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.

SKEWERED CHEESE TORTELLINI WITH GARLIC-PARMESAN SAUCE

Steps:

• Prepare the tortellini according to the packages directions. Add a little fresh water to the cooked tortellini to keep them from sticking together.
• Thread 24 4-inch skewers with 3 tortellini each. Arrange the skewers on a platter and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of the parsley.
• In a small mixing bowl, mix together the remaining parsley, oil, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper. If desired, puree the sauce in a blender for 1 minute. With a pastry brush, brush the sauce on the tortellini. Reserve the remaining sauce to dip the skewers into the serving.

TORTELLINI-SHRIMP KABOBS

Steps:

• Cook and drain tortellini as directed on package; cool.
• Place dressing in shallow bowl. Stir in tortellini, shrimp and tomatoes. Cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours, stirring once to coat.
• Drain tortellini mixture. Thread tortellini, shrimp and tomatoes alternately on each of twelve 8-inch skewers.