Brochetas de tortellini para aperitivo

Ingredientes

• 2 to 3 slices crusty bread
• olive oil to drizzle
• 1 pound fresh cheese tortellini
• cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup mixed olives
• 1 cup marinated artichoke hearts (quartered)
• 1 roasted red pepper (cut into bite size chunks (jarred is fine))
• 6 ounces thinly sliced cured meat (like salami, pepperoni, or prosciutto)
• 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls
• 1 8oz jar basil parmesan pesto
• 1 bunch fresh basil

Preparación

1. 1

   Prepare the fresh cheese tortellini according to package instructions. After draining the pasta, toss it with 1 generous tablespoon of the pesto sauce.

2. 2

   Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut the bread slices into large chunks and arrange on a sheet pan. Toss with a drizzle of olive oil and pinch of salt. Bake for 7 to 8 minutes or until the bread is golden and toasted.

3. 3

   Assemble the skewers by threading the cooked tortellini, tomatoes, salami, cheese, olives, peppers, and fresh basil leaves. You can do this in any order, and they don't all need to be the same.

4. 4

   Just before serving, drizzle with a spoonful or two of pesto sauce. Garnish with fresh basil and serve with toasted bread and remaining pesto for dipping.