Best Tortellini Appetizer Recipes

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

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.

TORTELLINI WITH ROASTED GARLIC SAUCE (APPETIZER)

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This is a wonderful appetizer and a nice change from the usual chips and dip or crackers and spread combo. We especially loved the sauce! If you roast the garlic ahead of time, it all comes together rather quickly. I didn't heat the sauce after pureeing, just served it at room temperature. Note added 12/26/05: I agree with Marie Nixon's review that there is enough sauce for 2 packages of tortellini. I did actually make 2 packages, and there was plenty of sauce for that amount.

Provided by GaylaJ

Categories Christmas

Time 1h25m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 large head of garlic
1 (9 ounce) package fresh tortellini (I used tri-colored five cheese)
2 -3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/2 cup nonfat sour cream (I used light, rather than nonfat)
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons Frank's red hot sauce

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°F Cut 1/2-inch off top of garlic and remove papery outer skin, leaving cloves intact. Wrap garlic in foil and bake 1 hour, or until tender when pierced with a sharp knife. Let stand until cool enough to handle.
Cook tortellini according to package directions (do NOT overcook, best to undercook a bit). Rinse under cold water, drain well on paper towels. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat(medium-high worked better for me). Add tortellini in batches to oil, cook and stir 3-5 minutes or until lightly golden. Add more oil if necessary. Drain on paper towels.
Separate cooled garlic into cloves; pinch each clove so roasted flesh comes out and place in blender or food processor. Add mayonnaise, sour cream, Parmesan cheese and hot sauce. Cover and process until pureed and very smooth. Spoon into small saucepan; cook and stir over low heat until hot and bubbly. Transfer to small serving bowl.
To serve, arrange tortellini on serving platter. Dip into Roasted Garlic Sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.2, Fat 8, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 15.8, Sodium 323.4, Carbohydrate 13.4, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1.5, Protein 4.7