Anti Pasto Appetizers Recipe

These festive antipasto skewers were a huge success at my Christmas party – even the kids loved helping make them! A vibrant mix of savory salami, pepperoni, creamy cheese, briny olives, and perfectly cooked tortellini, these easy appetizers are sure to impress your guests. While there's a 4-hour marinating time, the active prep only takes about 30 minutes. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 33 mins
Calories 136 kcal
Protein 10g
Rating 5.0 (7 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Anti Pasto Appetizers

  • 1 (9 ounce) package cheese tortellini
  • 1 (6 ounce) can green olives, halved
  • 1 (6 ounce) can black olives, halved
  • 6 ounces salami, cut into 40 quarters
  • 6 ounces pepperoni, cut into 40 halves
  • 8 ounces provolone cheese, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 40 toothpicks
  • 1/2 cup Italian dressing

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How to Make Anti Pasto Appetizers

  1. Cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain well and set aside to cool completely.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooled tortellini and halved Kalamata olives.
  3. Pour Italian dressing over the tortellini and olives; toss to coat evenly.
  4. Cover the bowl and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
  5. Once marinated, drain the tortellini and olives well to remove excess dressing.
  6. Cut the salami into 40 quarters.
  7. Cut the pepperoni into 40 halves.
  8. Prepare 40 small (about 1/2 inch) cubes of provolone cheese.
  9. Assemble the skewers: Thread one olive, one piece of salami, one tortellini, one piece of pepperoni, and one cheese cube onto each toothpick.
  10. Repeat until all ingredients are used.
  11. Refrigerate the skewers until ready to serve. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

16 g

Sugar

5g

Fat

19g

Carbs

2g

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