Skewered Cheese Tortellini with Garlic Parmesan Sauce
Elevate your appetizer game with these irresistible Skewered Cheese Tortellini paired with a luscious Garlic Parmesan Sauce. Perfectly cooked cheese-filled tortellini are threaded onto skewers, lightly grilled to golden perfection, and served with a rich, creamy sauce infused with fresh garlic and Parmesan cheese. This crowd-pleasing recipe combines the comfort of Italian pasta with a fun and interactive presentation, making it ideal for parties, potlucks, or family dinners. Garnished with fresh parsley, these skewers are as visually striking as they are delicious. Quick to prepare and easy to serve, this versatile dish is a guaranteed hit for lovers of bold, savory flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 ounces Cheese tortellini
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 12 pieces Wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cheese tortellini and cook according to package instructions, usually about 5-7 minutes. Drain and set aside.
While the tortellini cooks, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.
Mince the garlic cloves, then sauté the garlic in the olive oil until fragrant and golden, about 1-2 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low and add the heavy cream to the saucepan, stirring to combine.
Slowly add the grated Parmesan cheese, whisking constantly, until fully incorporated into a smooth sauce.
Season the sauce with salt and black pepper, then remove it from heat. Stir in chopped fresh parsley, leaving some parsley for garnish.
Thread 4-5 cooked tortellini onto each skewer. If using wooden skewers, make sure to soak them in water for 10 minutes prior to skewering to prevent burning if grilled or baked.
Heat a grill pan or stovetop skillet over medium heat. Lightly grease the surface with a bit of olive oil.
Place the tortellini skewers on the grill or skillet and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, until they are lightly browned and warmed through.
Serve the skewers on a platter alongside the garlic Parmesan sauce for dipping. Garnish with extra parsley for presentation.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2460 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 157.3 g | 202% | |
| Saturated Fat | 80.9 g | 404% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 465 mg | 155% | |
| Sodium | 3334 mg | 145% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 167.6 g | 61% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.4 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.5 g | ||
| Protein | 80.1 g | 160% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1413 mg | 109% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 202 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
