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Pesto Tortellini Skewers Recipe

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Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
48 tortellini, from 2 (9 oz.) pkgs.
1/2 cup Caesar vinaigrette salad dressing
1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves
1 tsp. grated lemon zest
24 bocconcini (mini-mozzarella balls)
24 grape tomatoes
24 (6-inch) wooden skewers
Directions:
Directions:
Prepare tortellini according to package directions; drain, rinse, and set aside until cool. Transfer to bowl. In blender, purée salad dressing and basil; pour over tortellini. Add bocconcini; toss until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate at least two hours. Dividing equally, thread one tomato, 2 tortellini, and 1 bocconcini onto each skewer. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
12
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Store-bought pesto can speed up this recipe! Skip the blending of the vinaigrette and basil leaves and use the store-bought pesto instead. This will cut your time and work in half.

 

 

 

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