Tortellini Antipasto Kebabs Recipe

Steal the show at your next party with these elegant and delicious Tortellini Antipasto Kebabs! A crowd-pleasing hit at my annual Academy Awards party, these make-ahead appetizers are surprisingly easy (despite being a bit time-consuming to assemble). Prepare them the day before, and simply arrange on a platter for effortless entertaining. Yields approximately 48 kebabs.

Prep Time 60 mins
Cook Time 65 mins
Calories 15.7 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 4.2 (5 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Tortellini Antipasto Kebabs

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How to Make Tortellini Antipasto Kebabs

  1. Cook 1 pound of frozen cheese tortellini according to package directions. Drain well and let cool completely.
  2. Prepare your ingredients: Cut 8 ounces of block cheese (e.g., mozzarella or provolone) into 48 small cubes.
  3. Gather 48 small green olives and 48 small black olives.
  4. Slice 48 thin pepperoni slices.
  5. Thread one tortellini, one black olive, one cheese cube, one pepperoni slice, and one green olive onto each of 48 toothpicks or small skewers.
  6. Arrange the kebabs in a large, airtight plastic container.
  7. Pour 1/2 cup Italian dressing over the kebabs, ensuring they are evenly coated.
  8. Cover and refrigerate overnight (or for at least 4 hours) to allow the flavors to meld.
  9. Before serving, arrange the marinated kebabs on a bed of fresh lettuce on a decorative platter.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

3g

Carbs

0g

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