Best Italian Tortellini Kabobs Recipes

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TORTELLINI APPETIZERS



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These cute kabobs from Pat Schmidt of Sterling Heights, Michigan will lend a little Italian flavor to any get-together. Cheese tortellini is marinated in salad dressing, then skewered on toothpicks along with stuffed olives, salami and cheese.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

18 refrigerated cheese tortellini
1/4 cup fat-free Italian salad dressing
6 thin slices (4 ounces) reduced-fat provolone cheese
6 thin slices (2 ounces) Genoa salami
18 large pimiento-stuffed olives

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 267mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

ITALIAN TORTELLINI KABOBS



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Enjoy these cheesy tortellini kabobs - delicious appetizers for your Italian cuisine night! A dish that's ready in just 30 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 uncooked refrigerated or dried cheese-filled tomato- or spinach-flavor tortellini
1/4 cup drained roasted red bell peppers (from 7-ounce jar)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons Italian dressing
4-ounce piece salami, cut into twelve 1-inch wedges
2-ounce piece mozzarella cheese, cut into twelve 3/4-inch cubes
12 pieces marinated artichoke hearts (from two 6- to 7-ounce jars), drained
12 cherry tomatoes

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Appetizer, Sodium 240 mg

ANTIPASTO KABOBS



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My husband and I met at a cooking class. We have loved creating menus and entertaining ever since. These make-ahead antipasto skewers are always a hit. -Denise Hazen, Cincinnati, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield 40 appetizers.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini
40 pimiento-stuffed olives
40 large pitted ripe olives
3/4 cup Italian salad dressing
40 thin slices pepperoni
20 thin slices hard salami, halved

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 315mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

ITALIAN TORTELLINI SKEWERS



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Our Italian Tortellini Skewers make a great quick and easy appetizer for summer BBQs or Potlucks. Perfect for picking up and eating on the go, each skewer is loaded with fresh veggies, cheese, and pasta drizzled with Italian Dressing.

Provided by Steph

Categories     Appetizer

Yield 10 skewers

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 (9 ounce) package tortellini
40 slices pepperoni
1/2 cucumber (sliced)
20 black olives
4 ounces fresh mozzarella (cubed or 20 mini fresh mozzarella balls)
20 grape tomatoes
20 pepperoncinis
1/4 cup Italian dressing
10 large skewers

Steps:

  • Cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain, set aside, and let cool.
  • Thread each skewer with pepperoni (I used two pepperoni each time), cucumber, olive, tortellini, mozzarella, tomato, and pepperoncini. Repeat until all the skewers are full.
  • Drizzle skewers with Italian dressing and keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 1291 kcal, Fat 59 g, SaturatedFat 27 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Sodium 1986 mg, Carbohydrate 136 g, Sugar 17 g, Protein 59 mg

TORTELLONI KEBOBS



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Putting anything on a skewer makes it more fun to eat -- and dip in sauce, too.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 ounces cheese tortellini or tortelloni
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, pressed or smashed
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup grape tomatoes
1/4 cup medium pitted California black olives
1/2 cup halved or quartered small bocconcini mozzarella
Skewers
Marinara sauce or pesto sauce for dipping, optional

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.

CHEESE & TORTELLINI KABOBS



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Make and share this Cheese & Tortellini Kabobs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Cheese

Time 25m

Yield 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (9 ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini or 1 (9 ounce) package spinach tortellini
3/4 cup zesty Italian dressing
1 slice deli ham, cubed (1/2 inch thick slice)
1 slice deli hard salami, cubed (1/2 inch thick slice)
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch chunks
1/4 lb slice deli monterey jack cheese (sliced 1/2-inch thick and cubed 1/2-inch) or 1/4 lb swiss cheese (sliced 1/2-inch thick and cubed 1/2-inch)
1/4 lb slice deli American cheese (sliced 1/2-inch thick and cubed 1/2-inch) or 1/4 lb cheddar cheese (sliced 1/2-inch thick and cubed 1/2-inch)
36 toothpicks

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40.3, Fat 3.3, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 5.5, Sodium 144.3, Carbohydrate 1.2, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.6, Protein 1.7

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