Tortellini Skewers with Olives Tomatoes and Cheese

• Produce

  • 1 thin 2 tablespoons thin strips Basil, fresh
  • 1 pint Grape tomatoes

• Condiments

  • 1 drizzle Balsamic vinegar
  • 1 jar Star pimiento stuffed manzanilla olives

• Pasta & Grains

  • 1 package Multi-colored cheese stuffed tortellini

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 drizzle Olive oil, Extra Virgin

• Dairy

  • 1 tub (8-ounces "cherry-size" fresh mozzarella balls

• Other

  • About 24 (10-inches long wooden skewers

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Description

Ingredients

• 1 package (20-ounces) multi-colored cheese stuffed tortellini
• 1 tub (8-ounces) cherry-size Fresh Mozzarella Balls
• 1 jar (10-ounces) STAR Pimiento Stuffed Manzanilla Olives
• 1 pint grape tomatoes
• About 24 (10-inches long) wooden skewers
• 2 tablespoons thin strips of fresh basil
• drizzle of extra virgin olive oil
• drizzle of balsamic vinegar

Directions

• Cook tortellini according to the package instructions.
• Drain the tortellini and cool with running cold water. Drain and pat them dry, making certain they are completely cooled.
• Begin to thread about 3 tortellini to each skewer, followed by a fresh mozzarella ball, 3 olives, 1 grape tomato, 3 more tortellini, two more olives, and top with one more grape tomato.
• Continue to do so until you run out of ingredients.
• Sprinkle with long strips of basil.
• Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
• Serve on a long serving platter.

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