Tender tortellini with basil pesto, cherry tomatoes, basil, and olives threaded on skewers for easy serving.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ 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 inches)
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Prepare tortellini following package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
02 - In a medium bowl, gently toss cooled tortellini with 2 tablespoons of basil pesto until evenly coated.
03 - Thread onto each skewer one cherry tomato, one basil leaf (folded if large), one pesto-coated tortellini, one green olive, another tortellini, and one black olive in preferred order.
04 - Arrange skewers on a platter and drizzle with remaining pesto just before serving, if desired.
