Tortellini "Caprese" Skewers

• Produce

  • 66 Basil leaves or sprigs (about one 4-ounce package, fresh
  • 99 Pear or cherry tomatoes (about two 10.5-ounce containers

• Condiments

  • 2 tbsp Balsamic vinegar

• Dairy

  • 66 (1-inch fresh mozzarella cubes or small mozzarella balls (about two 8-ounce packages, fresh

• Liquids

  • 2 tbsp Water

• Other

  • 33 (10-inch wooden skewers
  • 1 package Buitoni refrigerated whole wheat three cheese tortellini (9 oz.

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Description

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup BUITONI Refrigerated Pesto with Basil (7 oz.) or BUITONI Refrigerated Pesto with Basil (11 oz.)
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 package BUITONI Refrigerated Whole Wheat Three Cheese Tortellini (9 oz.)
• 66 (1-inch) fresh mozzarella cubes or small mozzarella balls (about two 8-ounce packages)
• 99 pear or cherry tomatoes (about two 10.5-ounce containers)
• 66 fresh basil leaves or sprigs (about one 4-ounce package)
• 33 (10-inch) wooden skewers

Directions

• COMBINE pesto, vinegar and water in small bowl; whisk to combine. PREPARE pasta according to package directions; rinse in cold water and place in large bowl. Drizzle with half of pesto vinaigrette. Cover pasta and remaining vinaigrette with plastic wrap; refrigerate for 30 minutes or until cold. TO ASSEMBLE, alternately thread ingredients on each skewer in the following order: tomato, tortellini, basil, cheese, tomato, tortellini, basil, cheese and tomato. Drizzle with remaining vinaigrette before serving. Cooks Tip: These skewers make great appetizers for entertaining or serve 3 skewers together as a main dish.

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