Name: Antipasto Skewers with Pesto Dipping Sauce
Ingredients: 1-8 oz container of fresh pearl mozzarella balls; 2 pints of cherry tomatoes; 8 slices of pepperoni; 8 slices of salami; 1 small jar of marinated mushrooms (8 oz jar is plenty); 1 small jar green olives (8 oz jar is plenty); 1-9 oz package tortellini precooked; 1- 3 oz package of fresh basil (you will use some for the skewers and some for pesto dipping sauce); 2 cups fresh basil; 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1/3 cup olive oil; 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1/3 cup pine nuts; salt and pepper to taste (You will not need much!)

Description

Antipasto Skewers with Pesto Dipping Sauce make the perfect snack for summer!

Ingredients

Scale

1–8 oz container of fresh pearl mozzarella balls
2 pints of cherry tomatoes
8 slices of pepperoni
8 slices of salami
1 small jar of marinated mushrooms (8 oz jar is plenty)
1 small jar green olives (8 oz jar is plenty)
1–9 oz package tortellini precooked
1– 3 oz package of fresh basil (you will use some for the skewers and some for pesto dipping sauce)

Pesto Dipping Sauce:

2 cups fresh basil
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/3 cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1/3 cup pine nuts
salt and pepper to taste (You will not need much!)

Instructions

Skewers:

Start by boiling water in a small saucepan
Add tortellini and cook as directed on package
When cooking is complete strain pasta and add to small bowl
Gather all ingredients, and start to thread onto skewers
Use one Basel leaf and wrap around a mozzarella ball, then add tomatoes, meats, marinated olives, mushrooms and pasta in any order you wish
Add prepared pesto and drizzle over skewers, or leave plain and provide dipping bowls

Pesto Sauce:

Just add all ingredients into food processor and pulse until blended

Notes

Serve immediately or they can be refrigerated and served in a few hours.