TORTELLINI APPETIZER

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The festive green and red of this appetizer will make it a welcomed addition to a 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. -Cheryl Lama, Royal Oak, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 40m

Yield about 2 dozen (1-1/2 cups dip).

Number Of Ingredients 10

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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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246 calories, Fat 20g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 249mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.