These Antipasto Skewers made with fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes,and cheese tortellini are served with a cheesy pesto sauce for a perfect hand-held party appetizer.
This post is sponsored by BJ’s Wholesale Club, but as always, my opinion is 100% my own.
There is something magical about the combination of tomatoes and fresh mozzarella.
Add cheese tortellini, sharp pesto, and savory pepperoni and the flavors truly explode.
Antipasto Skewers
These tortellini skewers are a bit like a caprese salad and a bit like antipasto. And a whole lot of flavor!
They take minutes to whip up and are impressive for cocktail parties, holiday parties, or just for an appetizer for a dinner party. My kids even love to have these Antipasto Skewers in their lunches.
Not to mention, after you take a minute to stock up at BJ’s, you can have everything you need regardless of when a last minute party arises or hungry guests stop by.
How To Make Caprese Skewers
- Prepare tortellini.
- Toss cooked tortellini with prepared pesto.
- Skewer tomatoes, mozzarella, spinach/basil, tortellini, and pepperoni onto cocktail skewers.
- Serve warm or refrigerate for up to 2 days before serving.
- Serve with additional pesto on the side.
Note on Tortellini Skewers
- You can use fresh or frozen cheese tortellini.
- If you don’t care for pesto, simply toss your prepared tortellini with a bit of olive oil after cooking.
- You can use spinach leaves or basil leaves on these Caprese Skewers. I personally prefer spinach to a large basil leaf.
- Salami, pepperoni, or prosciutto are all good options to use on your skewers or you can omit the meat altogether for a meatless appetizer.
- Feel free to add kalamata olives or artichoke hearts to these skewers if you like.
- These tortellini skewers are safe to keep at room temperature for 2 hours.
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More Holiday Appetizers
- Skinny Spinach Artichoke Dip
- Spicy Sausage Cups
- Easy Gluten-Free Baked Sauerkraut Balls
- Wonton Taco Cups
Tortellini Caprese Skewer Recipe
Antipasto Skewers
Ingredients
- 20 ounce Wellsley Farms Cheese Tortellini
- 1/4 cup Wellsley Farms Prepared Pesto
- 24 grape tomatoes or cherry
- 24 mini fresh mozzarella balls
- 48 spinach or basil leaves
- 24 slices pepperoni
Instructions
- Prepare tortellini according to package directions.
- Toss cooked tortellini with prepared pesto.
- Skewer the tortellini onto mini cocktail skewers along with tomatoes, mozzarella, spinach/basil, and pepperoni.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Serve with additional pesto if desired.
Notes
- You can use fresh or frozen cheese tortellini.
- If you don't care for pesto, simply toss your prepared tortellini with a bit of olive oil after cooking.
- You can use spinach leaves or basil leaves on these Caprese Skewers. I personally prefer spinach to a large basil leaf.
- Salami, pepperoni, or prosciutto are all good options to use on your skewers or you can omit the meat altogether for a meatless appetizer.
- Feel free to add kalamative olives or artichoke hearts to these skewers if you like.
- These tortellini skewers are safe to keep at room temperature for 2 hours.
Bec says
Finally, a HEALTHY appetizer idea for New Year’s Eve that’s easy to make! Thank you!!
Kristen Chidsey says
YAY!!! So happy to help!
Nora says
I’ve made caprese pesto skewers many times, but never with tortellini – sounds so yum! I want to make these for NYE, do you think I could use sundried tomatoes in oil instead of the pepperoni? Have a vegetarian coming 😁
Kristen Chidsey says
Hi Nora! Sundried tomatoes sounds like a PERFECT addition to these skewers.