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Tortellini Skewers
Posted August 17, 2009
Parmesan – Lemon Dip
1 cup crème fraiche
2 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated on the small wholes if a box cheese grater
Grated zest of one lemon and juice of 1 large lemon
5 cloves roasted garlic
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 pounds tortellini
Basil leaves (opal and green basil look especially nice)
Olive oil
1. In a small mixing bowl, combine the crème fraiche, Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic cloves, and salt and pepper to taste. Set the dip aside until ready to use. (DT: Can be one day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before using.)
2. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook the tortellini until just tender. Drain the pasta and sprinkle with olive oil to prevent sticking.
3. Put 2 tortellini on small, 6-inch skewers with one leaf small leaf or one large folded leaf basil. Serve with dipping sauce.
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