Best Tortellini Bites Recipes

TORTELLINI BITES

Steps:

• Reserve 1-1/4 cups broth. Bring remaining broth to a boil in a large pot, add tortellini and cook until tender, drain well.
• In a small bowl, blend cornstarch into 1 1/4 cups of reserved broth.
• In a large saucepan, saute garlic and basil in the butter or margarine for 2 minutes over a medium heat. Add the cornstarch-broth mixture to the saucepan. Cook and stir until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil.
• Place tortellini in a serving dish, pour the broth-mixture, and Parmesan cheese into the serving dish and toss. Serve with toothpicks.

3 CHEESE TORTELLINI WITH BAKED HAM BITES

Steps:

• Spray an 8x8 inch glass casserole with nonstick cooking spray, set aside; Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Cook tortellini according to package directions, drain and set aside.
• Mix butter and flour to make a rue in a medium saucepan stirring slowly. Blend in milk and cheese. Do not boil.
• Combine ham and pasta in an 8" by 8 " glass casserole dish. Pour liquid cheese combination over pasta.
• Place bread crumbs in a skillet. Heat slightly to brown the topping.
• Sprinkle panko over the top of casserole; bake in pre-heated oven for 20 minutes.

TORTELLINI CAPRESE BITES

Steps:

• Line a microwave-safe plate with a damp paper towel. Place the tortellini on the paper towel and top with a second damp paper towel. Microwave until the pasta is steamed and semi-soft, about 30 seconds. Thread one tortellini on a 6-inch skewer, followed by a mozzarella ball and grape tomato. Place on a serving platter and sprinkle with the basil chiffonade. Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make 9 more skewers. Drizzle with the balsamic reduction.

TORTELLINI CAPRESE BITES

Steps:

• Prepare tortellini according to package directions. Rinse under cold water.
• Thread 1 tomato half, I cheese all, another tomato half, and 1 tortellini onto each skewer. Place skewers in a 13 X 9 inch baking dish.
• Whisk together vinegar and salt. Gradually add oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantly until smooth. Stir in basil and ground pepper to taste.
• Pour vinaigrette over skewers, turning to coat.
• Cover and chill 2 hours.
• Transfer skewers to a serving platter, sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
• Discard any remaining vinaigrette.

TORTELLINI BITES

Steps:

• Reserve 1-1/4 cups broth. Bring remaining broth to a boil in a large pot, add tortellini and cook until tender, drain well. In a small bowl, blend cornstarch into 1 1/4 cups of reserved broth. In a large saucepan, saute garlic and basil in the butter or margarine for 2 minutes over a medium heat. Add the cornstarch-broth mixture to the saucepan. Cook and stir until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil. Place tortellini in a serving dish, pour the broth-mixture, and Parmesan cheese into the serving dish and toss. Serve with toothpicks.