Just in time for summer!! We're teaming up with Buitoni to bring you this delicious and colorful appetizer just in time for your next summer BBQ! Check out their recipe for Tortellini Caprese Skewers below!

Preparation: 20 minutes

Ready In: 25 minutes

Serves: 33 people

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup BUITONI Refrigerated Pesto with Basil (7 oz.)
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 package BUITONI Refrigerated Three Cheese Tortellini (9 oz.)
• 66  (1-inch)fresh mozzarella cubes or small mozzarella balls (about two 8-ounce packages)
• 99  pear or cherry tomatoes (about two 10.5-ounce containers)
• 66  fresh basil leaves or sprigs (about one 4-ounce package)

Directions:

1. COMBINE pesto, vinegar and water in small bowl; whisk to combine.
2. PREPARE pasta according to package directions; rinse in cold water and place in large bowl. Drizzle with half of pesto vinaigrette. Cover pasta and remaining vinaigrette with plastic wrap; refrigerate for 30 minutes or until cold.
3. TO ASSEMBLE, alternately thread ingredients onto wooden skewers in the following order: tomato, tortellini, basil, cheese, tomato, tortellini, basil, cheese and tomato. Drizzle with remaining vinaigrette before serving.

*Cook’s Tip: These skewers make great appetizers for entertaining or serve 3 skewers together as a main dish.