Tortellini Pesto Olive Skewers (Printable)

Tender tortellini, pesto, cherry tomatoes, basil, and olives assembled on skewers for a flavorful bite.

# Ingredient list:

→ Pasta & Cheese

01 - 24 cheese tortellini (fresh or refrigerated)

→ Pesto

02 - 4 tablespoons basil pesto (homemade or store-bought)

→ Vegetables

03 - 12 cherry tomatoes
04 - 12 fresh basil leaves

→ Olives

05 - 12 pitted green olives
06 - 12 pitted black olives

→ For Assembly

07 - 12 wooden appetizer skewers (6-inch)

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Boil tortellini according to package directions, then drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
02 - In a medium bowl, gently toss the cooled tortellini with 2 tablespoons of pesto until evenly coated.
03 - Thread one cherry tomato, one basil leaf (fold if large), one pesto-coated tortellini, one green olive, one additional tortellini, and one black olive onto each skewer in any order preferred.
04 - Arrange skewers on a platter and drizzle with remaining pesto just before serving if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to prepare and serve
  • Vegetarian and flavorful
02 -
  • Can be made up to 4 hours ahead and refrigerated& bring to room temperature before serving
  • Pairs well with crisp white wines like Pinot Grigio
03 -
  • For extra flavor, add small mozzarella balls (bocconcini) to the skewers
  • Use sun-dried tomato pesto for a richer taste
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