Anti-Pasto Appetizers

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I made this for a Christmas party. It was a hit! Even my kids love it and they were excited to be able to help prepare it. I put down 30 minutes of prep time, but it doesn't include 4 hours for marinating.

by Small Town Cook·published 2008-02-23

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Servings

40 Appetizers

Total time

33 min

prep 30 min

Calories / serving

136 kcal

Ingredients (8)

serves

1 (16 ounce) package cheese tortellinitortellini
20 green olivesgreen-olives
20 black olivesblack-olives
10 slices salamisalami
20 slices pepperonipepperoni
1 (16 ounce) package muenster cheese or 1 (16 ounce) package mozzarella cheesemuenster
40 toothpicks
1 (16 ounce) bottle Italian dressingitalian-dressing

Instructions (9 steps)

01Cook tortellini according to directions on package. Drain well and cool completely.
02Place tortellini and olives in bowl. Pour in dressing and mix. Marinate at least 4 hours (the longer it marinates, the stronger the flavor).
03Drain tortellini and olives well.
04Cut salami into quarters.
05Cut pepperoni in half.

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