Ingredients

72 each cheese tortellini

6 tablespoons parsley – fresh, minced

3 tablespoons basil, fresh, minced

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

1/2 cup parmesan cheese – grated

1/3 cup lemon juice – fresh

3 cloves garlic – minced or pressed

1/4 cup sundried tomatoes - hydrated and finely minced

1/8 teaspoon - cayenne pepper

salt and pepper – to taste

Preparation

Prepare the tortellini as directed. Add a little fresh water to the cooked tortellini to keep them from sticking together. Thread 24 4-inch skewers with 3 tortellini each.

Arrange the skewers on a platter and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of the parsley and 1 tablespoon of the basil.

In a small mixing bowl, mix together the remaining parsley, basil, oil, Parmesan, lemon juice, garlic, sundried tomatoes, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper. If desired, puree the sauce in a blender for 1 minute. With a pastry brush, brush the sauce on the tortellini. Reserve the remaining sauce to dip the skewers into when serving.