Pesto Tortellini Skewers are a colorful and flavorful appetizer made with cheese tortellini, fresh basil pesto, and vibrant vegetables, perfect for entertaining or casual meals.
Ingredients
Scale
1 pound cheese tortellini
1 cup basil pesto
1 pint cherry tomatoes
8 ounces mozzarella balls
1/2 cup black olives (optional)
1/4 cup roasted red peppers
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Fresh basil leaves
12–16 skewers
Instructions
- Boil tortellini until tender, then drain and cool.
- Gently toss tortellini with pesto.
- Prep tomatoes, mozzarella, and optional vegetables.
- Thread tortellini, tomato, mozzarella, and extras onto skewers.
- Arrange on a platter, drizzle with olive oil, and season.
- Garnish with basil and chill before serving.