Summertime is meant for entertaining. If you want a spread that will truly delight, make up a batch of these pesto tortellini skewer appetizers for your guests. They’re the perfect bite of delicious.

I titled today’s post as a “pesto tortellini skewer appetizers recipe.” Technically it could probably pass as a recipe, but if I am being totally honest I am sharing assembly instructions more than anything else. Regardless the headline, these pesto tortellini skewers are worth the share…

I first made these skewers for a neighborhood party. They’re the perfect fresh bite and they flew off the tray. I wish I would have made more! By the end of the evening, I actually had several requests for the “recipe.”

Pesto Tortellini Skewer Appetizers

These pesto tortellini skewers are made with tortellini, skinny pesto, mozzarella and grape tomatoes. This is such a flexible bite, I feel like you could add something new and/or take away any single item (outside of the pesto tortellini) and it would still taste great.

The key to tortellini skewer perfection is a tasty pesto sauce. If you have fresh basil in your garden, or quick access to a farmer’s market, pesto is fairly easy to make. I made this skinny pesto recipe a day ahead and let it marinate in the refrigerator.

Assembly of the skewers is simple enough. Thread tortellini, spinach, mozzarella and grape tomatoes on a medium sized wooden or bamboo skewer and set aside on a tray. I brushed my tortellini skewers with the pre-prepared pesto sauce to keep things consistent and ensure the tray remained neat and tidy, but you could also drizzle the sauce across the skewers.

Since I prepared these for that party, I’ve actually had a craving. I’ve made them several more times in smaller batches. I’ve also tried the skewers with a little grilled chicken to serve over salad for dinner – so good!

Pesto Tortellini Skewers Recipe

Ingredients

Tortellini (I used one package of the Bertolli tortellini)
Spinach
Mozzarella
Grape tomatoes
Pesto sauce
Wooden or bamboo skewers

Instructions

Boil tortellini noodles in water as directed. Drain, set aside and allow noodles to cool.
Cut grape tomatoes and mozzarella in half, if desired.
Thread tortellini noodles, spinach, mozzarella and tomatoes on skewers and place on tray.
Brush or drizzle skewers with pesto sauce.

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I don’t know what it is about itty-bitty, bite-sized, individual servings that bring such delight to my life, but I sure love anything that could be considered an appetizer.

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Tauni is a former public relations executive who spent 12+ years handling communications and events for an array of clients, from the NBA and Olympics to numerous high ranking politicians. Today, she handles social media for a local agency and hosts Snap, an annual social media conference for bloggers focused on entertaining, craft and home DIY.