Best 13 Tortellini Kabobs Recipes

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Are you looking for a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that will impress your guests? Look no further than tortellini kabobs! These delightful skewers are made with tortellini, your favorite vegetables, and a flavorful sauce, and they're perfect for any occasion, from casual get-togethers to elegant parties. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dish that will be the talk of the town. So gather your friends and family, and let's get started on making some tortellini kabobs!

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

ITALIAN TORTELLINI KABOBS



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Enjoy these cheesy tortellini kabobs - delicious appetizers for your Italian cuisine night! A dish that's ready in just 30 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 uncooked refrigerated or dried cheese-filled tomato- or spinach-flavor tortellini
1/4 cup drained roasted red bell peppers (from 7-ounce jar)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons Italian dressing
4-ounce piece salami, cut into twelve 1-inch wedges
2-ounce piece mozzarella cheese, cut into twelve 3/4-inch cubes
12 pieces marinated artichoke hearts (from two 6- to 7-ounce jars), drained
12 cherry tomatoes

Steps:

  • Cook and drain tortellini as directed on package; cool.
  • Place bell peppers in blender. Cover and blend until smooth. Add Parmesan cheese and Italian dressing. Cover and blend until smooth. Pour mixture into large plastic or glass bowl. Stir in tortellini, salami, mozzarella cheese, artichoke hearts and tomatoes.
  • Thread tortellini, mozzarella cheese, salami, artichoke hearts and tomatoes alternately on each of twelve 4- to 6-inch skewers. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Appetizer, Sodium 240 mg

CHEESE & TORTELLINI KABOBS



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An easy appetizer or snack recipe that can be made several hours ahead.

Provided by Land O'Lakes

Categories     Cheese     Appetizer     Dairy

Yield 36 appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (9-ounce) package refrigerated cheese or spinach-filled tortellini
3/4 cup zesty Italian dressing
1 (1/2-inch) slice deli ham, cubed
1 (1/2-inch) slice deli hard salami, cubed
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch chunks
1/4 (1/2-inch thick slice) pound Land O Lakes® Swiss Cheese cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/4 (1/2-inch thick slice) pound Land O Lakes® Deli American cut into 1/2-inch cubes
36 toothpicks

Steps:

  • Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain.
  • Place Italian dressing, ham, salami, red and green pepper in large plastic food bag. Tightly seal bag. Turn bag over; place in 13x9-inch pan. Refrigerate, turning occasionally, 2-3 hours; drain.
  • Thread tortellini, ham, salami, peppers and cheese on toothpicks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70 calories, Fat 5 grams, SaturatedFat grams, Transfat grams, Cholesterol 10 milligrams, Sodium 170 milligrams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Sugar grams, Protein 3 grams

TORTELLINI KEBABS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Toss cooked spinach tortellini, grape tomatoes and mini mozzarella balls with pesto, olive oil, salt and pepper. Thread onto skewers.

TORTELLINI SKEWERS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 18 skewers

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons jarred pesto
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
2 packages spinach tortellini, cooked and cooled
2 pints cherry tomatoes
12 ounces fresh mozzarella, cubed
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Mix together the olive oil, pesto and vinegar in a bowl.
  • On small skewers, thread 1 tortellini, 1 cherry tomato and 1 mozzarella cube per skewer. Lay the skewers on a platter and lightly drizzle the dressing over them with a spoon.
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate. Sprinkle on the minced parsley just before serving.

EASY TORTELLINI KABOBS



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Provided by Jessica & Nellie

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups cheese filled tortellini pasta
fresh mozzarella balls
salami slices
large olives
small jar sundries tomatoes
fresh basil
3 TBSP Italian salad dressing
wooden skewers

Steps:

  • Cook tortellini al dente according to package directions. Rinse with cold water and drain thoroughly. Toss with 2 TBSP of your favorite Italian salad dressing.
  • Cut sun dried tomatoes in half. Tear basil leaves from stems.
  • Arrange all ingredients on skewers in an alternating pattern, filling the skewers half way. I used tri-colored tortellini and used all 3 colors on each skewer. The salami slices can be folded up to be smaller as well. Depending on size, you can also fold the basil leaves if desired. Brush with additional Italian dressing and serve.
  • Skewers can be made ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

TORTELLINI SKEWERS



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Pretty appetizer that is easy to make.

Provided by J Scholfield

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Antipasto Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (20 ounce) package refrigerated tortellini
2 pints cherry tomatoes
½ cup pesto
toothpicks

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil; stir in tortellini. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the tortellini float to the top, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  • Place tortellini, cherry tomatoes, and pesto in a large bowl; toss until evenly coated.
  • Skewer one tortellini and one tomato on each toothpick. Arrange on a tray. Keep refrigerated until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.9 calories, Carbohydrate 24.6 g, Cholesterol 23.7 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 258.8 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

TORTELLINI APPETIZERS



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These cute kabobs from Pat Schmidt of Sterling Heights, Michigan will lend a little Italian flavor to any get-together. Cheese tortellini is marinated in salad dressing, then skewered on toothpicks along with stuffed olives, salami and cheese.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

18 refrigerated cheese tortellini
1/4 cup fat-free Italian salad dressing
6 thin slices (4 ounces) reduced-fat provolone cheese
6 thin slices (2 ounces) Genoa salami
18 large pimiento-stuffed olives

Steps:

  • Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a resealable plastic bag, combine the tortellini and salad dressing. Seal bag and refrigerate for 4 hours. , Place a slice of cheese on each slice of salami; roll up tightly. Cut into thirds. Drain tortellini and discard dressing. For each appetizer, thread a tortellini, salami roll-up and olive on a toothpick.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 267mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

ANTIPASTO KABOBS



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My husband and I met at a cooking class. We have loved creating menus and entertaining ever since. These make-ahead antipasto skewers are always a hit. -Denise Hazen, Cincinnati, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield 40 appetizers.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini
40 pimiento-stuffed olives
40 large pitted ripe olives
3/4 cup Italian salad dressing
40 thin slices pepperoni
20 thin slices hard salami, halved

Steps:

  • Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the tortellini, olives and salad dressing. Toss to coat; cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight., Drain mixture, discarding marinade. For each appetizer, thread a stuffed olive, a folded pepperoni slice, a tortellini, a folded salami piece and a ripe olive on a toothpick or short skewer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 315mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

MINI TORTELLINI KABOBS



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Simple Mini Tortellini Kabobs are a great antipasto appetizer when you're just snacking at home with the family or having friends over. They are a guaranteed crowd pleaser at your next get together - everyone loves them!

Provided by Amy

Categories     Appetizer

Time 3h30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
3 teaspoons honey
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
pinch of cracked red pepper flakes
pinch of black pepper
8 ounce package refrigerated cheese tortellini
4 ounces provolone cheese ((6 thin slices), cut into small squares)
50 thin slices salami
50 pimiento-stuffed green olives
toothpicks

Steps:

  • To make the dressing, put all of the ingredients into a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake vigorously until well blended and emulsified. Taste and adjust seasonings, if necessary.
  • Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a plastic ziploc bag, combine the tortellini and salad dressing; seal bag and refrigerate for 3 hours (or overnight.)
  • Drain tortellini and discard the marinade.
  • On each toothpick, thread pasta, salami (folded in half, and then in half again), and 1-2 slices of cheese, followed by an olive.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 11 mg, Sodium 308 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, Calories 86 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

FRESH MOZZARELLA TORTELLINI SKEWERS



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Try this simple Fresh Mozzarella appetizer for your next party.

Provided by BelGioioso Cheese

Time 23m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 ounces mini tortellini pasta
8 ounces BelGioioso Fresh Mozzarella cheese
1 leaf Fresh basil leaves
12 Grape tomatoes
8 wooden skewers
2 tablespoons Pesto dipping sauce, prepared

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil; stir in tortellini and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the tortellini float to the top and the filling is hot, about 3 minutes. Let cool completely.
  • If necessary, cut fresh mozzarella into 1-inch pieces. Thread Fresh Mozzarella, fresh basil leaves, tortellini and tomatoes onto skewers. Serve with prepared pesto as a dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 calories, Carbohydrate 14.7 g, Cholesterol 33.6 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 221.8 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

TORTELLINI ANTIPASTO KEBABS



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I made these for my annual Academy Awards party last year! They were a hit! A bit tedious and time consuming, but you make them the day before you serve. Not exactly sure on the actual servings, but 48 kebabs sounds about right.

Provided by yooper

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h5m

Yield 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package frozen cheese tortellini
1 package sliced pepperoni
1 jar black olives
1 jar pitted green olives
1 (8 ounce) package cheese (of your choice, I use the white pepperjack for a bit of heat)
1 bottle Italian dressing
1 box toothpick (the kind with the handles)

Steps:

  • Prepare frozen tortellini according to package directions.
  • Drain and cool.
  • Get out a plastic bowl to store the kebabs.
  • Cut your block of cheese into small cubes.
  • On each toothpick, place 1 tortellini, 1 black olive, 1 block of cheese, 1 slice of pepperoni (may cut in half or fold if too large), and 1 green olive.
  • You can vary the order in which you place the ingredients.
  • Place all of the toothpicks in the container and pour the Italian dressing over all.
  • Cover and refrigerate overnight to marinate.
  • When ready to serve, take them out of the container and lay them on a pretty lettuce lined platter.

CHEESE & TORTELLINI KABOBS



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Make and share this Cheese & Tortellini Kabobs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Cheese

Time 25m

Yield 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (9 ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini or 1 (9 ounce) package spinach tortellini
3/4 cup zesty Italian dressing
1 slice deli ham, cubed (1/2 inch thick slice)
1 slice deli hard salami, cubed (1/2 inch thick slice)
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch chunks
1/4 lb slice deli monterey jack cheese (sliced 1/2-inch thick and cubed 1/2-inch) or 1/4 lb swiss cheese (sliced 1/2-inch thick and cubed 1/2-inch)
1/4 lb slice deli American cheese (sliced 1/2-inch thick and cubed 1/2-inch) or 1/4 lb cheddar cheese (sliced 1/2-inch thick and cubed 1/2-inch)
36 toothpicks

Steps:

  • Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain.
  • Place Italian dressing, ham, salami, red and green pepper in large plastic food bag. Tightly seal bag.
  • Turn bag over; place in 13x9-inch pan. Refrigerate, turning occasionally, for 2 to 3 hours; drain.
  • Thread tortellini, ham, salami, peppers and cheese on toothpicks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40.3, Fat 3.3, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 5.5, Sodium 144.3, Carbohydrate 1.2, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.6, Protein 1.7

TORTELLINI-SHRIMP KABOBS



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Four ingredients and very little cooking: This is the way to entertain!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 4

36 uncooked refrigerated or dried cheese-filled spinach tortellini
1/2 cup Italian dressing
24 cooked peeled deveined medium shrimp
24 small cherry tomatoes

Steps:

  • Cook and drain tortellini as directed on package; cool.
  • Place dressing in shallow bowl. Stir in tortellini, shrimp and tomatoes. Cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours, stirring once to coat.
  • Drain tortellini mixture. Thread tortellini, shrimp and tomatoes alternately on each of twelve 8-inch skewers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 55, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Kabob, Sodium 90 mg

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Use a variety of colors and textures in your kabobs to make them visually appealing.
  • Marinate the tortellini in a flavorful sauce or dressing before grilling to infuse them with flavor.
  • Grill the tortellini kabobs over medium heat to prevent them from burning.
  • Cook the tortellini until they are cooked through but still slightly firm to the bite.
  • Serve the tortellini kabobs hot off the grill with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Tortellini kabobs are a fun and easy way to enjoy this delicious Italian pasta. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or a quick and easy weeknight meal. With a variety of marinades and sauces to choose from, there are endless possibilities for creating delicious tortellini kabobs that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy tortellini, give these kabobs a try!

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