Tortellini Skewers Appetizer
These easy Italian tortellini skewers with salami, tomatoes, and basil are the perfect make-ahead appetizer.
Servings 12 skewers
Equipment
- Large pot cooking tortellini
- Large bowl ice bath
- 12 4-inch skewer sticks
Ingredients
- 9 oz Cheese-filled tortellini or preferred
- 6 oz Salami or smoked salmon
- 12 oz Cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup Olive oil
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Italian herb blend
- Fresh basil leaves as needed
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook tortellini to al dente according to package instructions. Avoid overcooking, as soft pasta will tear when assembling.
- Immediately transfer the cooked tortellini to an ice bath. This step locks in texture and prevents the pasta from becoming mushy.
- Drain and transfer to a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and Italian herbs, and gently toss to coat.
- Slice cherry tomatoes across their width to create two rounded halves.Fold each slice of salami in half, then again into quarters to create a layered, flower-like shape.
- Thread in this order for best structure and presentation:Tomato half, Tortellini, Folded salami, Tortellini, Tomato half.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve. Just before serving, tuck a fresh basil leaf onto each skewer.
Notes
Substitutions are easy and of your choice: smoked salmon or marinated mozzarella instead of salami, grilled vegetables, or olives.