Tortellini Bites

Name: Tortellini Bites
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 24 servings
Ingredients: 1 (32 fluid ounce) container chicken broth, divided; 1 (16 ounce) package prepared cheese tortellini, thawed; 2 cloves crushed garlic; 2 teaspoons dried basil; ¼ cup butter; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Rating: 4.08 stars

85 Ratings
64 Reviews
8 Photos

Unusual hot appetizer that can be prepared earlier in day and reheated in microwave.

By Helen Walck

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Recipe Summary

prep:

20 mins

cook:

5 mins

additional:

5 mins

total:

30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

24 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 24 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

1 (32 fluid ounce) container chicken broth, divided
1 (16 ounce) package prepared cheese tortellini, thawed
2 cloves crushed garlic
2 teaspoons dried basil
¼ cup butter
2 tablespoons cornstarch
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Step 1

Reserve 1-1/4 cups broth. Bring remaining broth to a boil in a large pot, add tortellini and cook until tender, drain well.

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Step 2

In a small bowl, blend cornstarch into 1 1/4 cups of reserved broth.
Step 3

In a large saucepan, saute garlic and basil in the butter or margarine for 2 minutes over a medium heat. Add the cornstarch-broth mixture to the saucepan. Cook and stir until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil.
Step 4

Place tortellini in a serving dish, pour the broth-mixture, and Parmesan cheese into the serving dish and toss. Serve with toothpicks.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

87 calories; protein 3.3g; carbohydrates 9.6g; fat 4g; cholesterol 15.4mg; sodium 283.8mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (64)

Most helpful positive review

NA1SUS

01/25/2004

I used this recipe as a main course for dinner and it was great! The only change I made was to saute sliced mushrooms with the garlic and basil. Served with a salad it was perfect for a meatless meal. Read More

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8IVY

01/25/2004

This is awful! Very boring. I don't recommend it. Read More

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(9)

85 Ratings

5 star values: 50
4 star values: 10
3 star values: 12
2 star values: 8
1 star values: 5

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NA1SUS

01/25/2004

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tlee

01/25/2004

This recipe couldn't be easier - I bought pepperoni and mozzerella stuffed tortellini and prepared everything hours before the party. I served it warm but people ate them long after they had cooled. Next time I make these I will present them better - the dish needed color... Read More

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(106)

Momof2

05/03/2004

My husband and I really did enjoy this dish. It is very simple to make and really is a simple and tasty dish. Very good flavor without making it too strong of a sauce. I make with a seafood dinner and it was just the perfect compliment. Thanks for the post. Read More

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NICKALEX

01/25/2004

I made this as an appetizer for Christmas Day and my family loved it! It was easy to make and quite delicious. I used tri-color tortellini and it looked very nice. I will definately make this again. It's not only good as an appetizer but I also think it would make a great side dish for parties. Read More

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LilyGirl

07/31/2009

I make a soup version of this recipe using more chicken broth a handful of fresh baby spinach and green onion and a container of pesto from Trader Joes. It is divine on a crisp fall day... Read More

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(23)

KATHYSP777

01/25/2004

These were a big hit at the last party I attended they were gone quickly! I did add the sauce to the cooked tortelli when I got to my destination as I found if you pre-mix it gets a little dry but still not bad! Thank you! Read More

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AMESISLAND

01/25/2004

I have made this recipe many times since getting it from this website. I am always asked to bring it to parties. Tastes wonderful either hot or cold. Thanks for a great recipe. Read More

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(14)

DOUG FRANKEY

01/25/2004

I added fresh mushrooms and made as an entree!! It was magnifico....How many individual tortellini's were considered a serving? 4 grams of fat would be excellent but that seems like a dream. Read More

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DREGINEK

01/25/2004

Used this with lunch...we found them to be pretty good. Different than your meat sauce tortellini. I didn't change a thing about this recipe and wouldn't if I made this again. I wonder if this could be turned into a main dish with some steamed veggies? Thanks Helen! Read More

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8IVY

01/25/2004

This is awful! Very boring. I don't recommend it. Read More

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Tortellini Bites

Servings Per Recipe: 24
Calories: 87.3

% Daily Value *

protein: 7 %

carbohydrates: 3 %

dietary fiber: 2 %

sugars:

fat: 6 %

saturated fat: 11 %

cholesterol: 5 %

vitamin a iu: 2 %

niacin equivalents: 1 %

vitamin c:

folate:

calcium: 2 %

iron:

magnesium:

potassium:

sodium: 11 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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NA1SUS

01/25/2004

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tlee

01/25/2004

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Momof2

05/03/2004

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NICKALEX

01/25/2004

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LilyGirl

07/31/2009

I make a soup version of this recipe using more chicken broth a handful of fresh baby spinach and green onion and a container of pesto from Trader Joes. It is divine on a crisp fall day...

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(23)

KATHYSP777

01/25/2004

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AMESISLAND

01/25/2004

I have made this recipe many times since getting it from this website. I am always asked to bring it to parties. Tastes wonderful either hot or cold. Thanks for a great recipe.

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(14)

DOUG FRANKEY

01/25/2004

I added fresh mushrooms and made as an entree!! It was magnifico....How many individual tortellini's were considered a serving? 4 grams of fat would be excellent but that seems like a dream.

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(12)

DREGINEK