Only four ingredients and 10 minutes required to make this Spinach Tortellini Wreath; a fun and festive appetizer for easy last minute holiday entertaining.
I have a last minute appetizer that’s quick and easy for your Christmas or holiday entertaining,
a Spinach Tortellini Wreath!
It starts with a couple of packages of tortellini from the refrigerated section of the grocery store.
I used spinach tortellini that were filled with a blend of ricotta, Parmesan, and Romano cheeses.
Cook as directed on the package. Our tortellini were ready in 7 – 9 minutes.
Drain and toss with a drizzle of olive oil to prevent them from sticking together.
Add them to a large platter or charger plate with a small bowl in the center
to fill with your favorite marinara sauce for dipping.
Add some grape or cherry tomatoes for some juicy red “ornaments” to decorate your
tortellini Christmas wreath, along with a ribbon tied in a bow.
Serve with toothpicks or party picks.
Spinach Tortellini Wreath
Ingredients
- 2 packages tortellini from the refrigerated section of the grocery store cheese or meat filled
- 1 jar favorite marinara sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes cut in half
Instructions
- Add tortellini to boiling salted water. Cook according to package directions, typically 7 - 9 minutes.
- Drain tortellini; lightly toss with olive oil to prevent it from sticking together.
- Add tortellini to round platter or large plate, arranging in a wreath shape, with small bowl in center to hold marinara.
- Arrange cut tomatoes on “wreath”. Pour marinara in center bowl for dipping with party or cocktail picks for serving.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
If you’re looking for other quick and easy ideas for holiday entertaining,
you might want to try:
Cream Cheese Red Pepper Jelly Christmas Tree!
An easy 5-minute appetizer with just two ingredients.
Antipasto Skewer Christmas Wreath
Create a colorful and flavorful appetizer with antipasto skewers!
Festive and easy to assemble in a wreath shape, ideal for easy holiday entertaining.
A Rosemary Wreath with olives and cheese is also quick and easy
appetizer for a cruise on the S. S. Noel.
Find 30+ Season’s Eatings Recipes for Holiday Entertaining, with
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Luv the endive boats too!
Both foodie wreaths look great Mary! I’d have a hard time moving away from the olives:@)
Mary, what great ideas that not only satisfy the stomach, but also appealing to the eye! I love pasta…so I will definitely try the wreath and I have a rather large rosemary bush, so I think both foodie wreaths are on the menu! Pam @everydayliving.me
How on earth do you keep coming up with all these fantastic ideas, Mary??!! I am so glad I saw this before I headed out ONE MORE TIME to the grocery store. I will be taking at least one, if not both of these over to my daughter’s home on Christmas Day. I have the PERFECT gold rimmed round platter with a matching bowl that sits down into a well in the center.
Thanks a billion for ALL your inspiration & for the smiles, too. “Merry Christmas to all and to all a Good Bite!” Hahahahaha!
Delightful Mary, going to try both for New Years Eve. Thank you. Have a wonderful, peaceful holiday. So enjoy your blog.👏🏻🎄
Mary, I don’t let you know often enough that we appreciate the inspiration on your blog. With the long hours I work these days, if I get stuck for an idea, I pop over to your blog. Love the rosemary wreath idea with the olives. Merry Christmas and Peace in the New Year.
Two great appetizers, I am doing the rosemary wreath one for Saturday. Thanks for the inspiration.
Your food ideas are great and I especially love your tablescapes. Winter Greetings by Lenox was so beautiful with all the fresh greenery. Thank you for helping make our days bright and cheery!
Mmmm , olives, cheese, my other favorite! Nice presentation! Good ideas for cocktail party!
You have just solved my “bring your own appetizer” dilemma!!…..Love, love the tortellini appetizer and that beautiful wreath of rosemary!…..
So pretty! Think I’ll be heading out to buy these ingredients:) Thank You!
These appetizers are wonderful!! Can’t wait!! Thanks..🎄🎄🎄
Now if that tortellini wreath isn’t the prettiest and easiest appetizer ever! However, the rosemary wreath is beautiful, too! Thanks for sharing your wealth of information and inspiration with us, Mary.
This is fantastic presentation!! I am shamelessly stealing the tortellini :)
Two great appetizers and beautiful presentation! My family hasn’t met an olive/cheese we didn’t love…so, rosemary wreath it is for us! Thank you, Mary!
You could also use regular tortellini, toss them with pesto and garnish with cherry tomatoes. This would give the same effect and is also delicious and can be at room temperature. Love your blog!
Great job as always! You never cease to AMAZE me! Brilliant!
What great ideas. I agree with Cindy above. . . . . you never cease to AMAZE me! Merry Christmas and thank you for so many great posts.
What a difference a “bow” makes!! franki
Thank you Mary for all the inspiration,great ideas,and wonderful recipes.Have a great Christmas!
A perfect festive last minute appy!! I am a little behind in my prep at this moment, this just might make the menu Mary!
Jenna
i’m making one for our dinner tonight…so so cute…am serving mine cold…with a hot and a mild red sauce…thanks so much for the “recipe”…
These look delicious! I also love your dishes! Would you mind telling me where you got them/who makes them?
Can’t wait to make these two wreath ideas. Question…can the pasta wreath be served at room temp? I’d love to take it to a “carry-in” but worry about it not being hot. Thank you for such clever ideas. I’m rushing to sign up to follow you.
Hi yes, room temp is fine which makes it easier! :)
Beautiful as always, gorgeous designs and Love all the recipes you post. . Merry Christmas to you and your staff.