Although pasta is most often associated with main courses, it can also be the star of a variety of appetizers, making a delicious start to any meal. Whether you're hosting a dinner party, preparing a buffet, or just looking for a creative way to start a meal, pasta finger food recipes offer something for everyone.
From bite-sized snacks to sophisticated appetizers, pasta snacks can be made to suit your preferences. Here you will find some creative and delicious recipes that not only highlight the versatility of pasta, but are also suitable for different taste preferences, making them perfect for any occasion.
Make your own tortellini skewers
Tortellini skewers are a healthy snack that combines the richness of tortellini with their classic filling of cheese, meat or vegetables with fresh ingredients. These delicacies are perfect for parties, picnics or any other occasion where you want to impress your guests with a creative but simple dish.
Ingredients:
- 400 g Tortellini
- 250 g cherry tomatoes
- 250 g Mini-Mozzarella
- 200 g Salami
- 150g black olives
- Basil
- wooden skewer
Preparation:
- First, cook the tortellini according to the package instructions and set aside to cool.
- Then put all the ingredients on the wooden skewer in a popular order.
- Arrange the finished tortellini skewers on a plate and serve cold.
Fun appetizers with farfalle
This fun and healthy recipe idea is perfect for children's parties. The appetizers are prepared very simply and both young and old will be delighted.
Ingredients:
- 200 g Butterflies
- Whole wheat baguette
- 1 cucumber
- 2 radishes
- cream cheese
- Pfeffer
- chives
Preparation:
- First, you should cook the ribbon pasta according to the package instructions.
- Slice the whole wheat baguette and then spread some cream cheese on top.
- Wrap some chives around each loop and place on top of the cream cheese.
- Garnish the bites with cucumber, radishes and black peppercorns.
Stuffed shell pasta
Large shell pasta, also called conchiglie, is perfect for theFilling with a varietyof ingredients. Try this ricotta and spinach appetizer, which is both delicious and sophisticated and can also be prepared in advance.
Ingredients:
- 250 g mussel pasta
- 250 g Ricotta
- 200 g leaf spinach
- 1 onion
- 1 clove of garlic
- 800 g Dosen tomatoes
- 4 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 TL Oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 pinch of sugar
- Pfeffer
Preparation:
- Cook the mussel pasta according to package instructions.
- Chop the spinach coarsely and the onion and garlic clove finely.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a pot and briefly fry half of the onion and garlic.
- Stir in the chopped canned tomatoes and tomato paste, season the sauce with salt, pepper, oregano and sugar and let it cook for 15 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C.
- Heat the second tablespoon of olive oil in a pan and add the remaining diced onion and garlic. Steam them until translucent for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the spinach and sauté briefly.
- Mix the spinach with the ricotta, Parmesan, a little salt and pepper.
- Stuff each shell with a teaspoon of the filling, pour the tomato sauce into a baking dish and place the stuffed shell pasta in the sauce.
- Bake the dish for 25 minutes.
Spaghetti nests with meatballs
This recipe combines two classic Italian dishes into one delicious appetizer. The idea of forming individual nests of pasta and topping them with juicy meatballs is a perfect way to serve pasta as finger food.
Ingredients:
- 450 g Spaghetti
- 50 g grated Parmesan
- 300g mixed minced meat
- 1 onion
- 1 clove of garlic
- 1 No
- 400 g of the tomato (can)
- Parsley
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 2 tbsp breadcrumbs
- Salt
- Pfeffer
- Basil
- oil
- Butter
Preparation:
- Finely chop the onion and garlic.
- Then you should prepare the meatballs by mixing the minced meat with 1/2 chopped onion, egg, parsley, breadcrumbs, paprika, pepper and salt.
- Form small balls and fry them in heated oil. Drain them well on kitchen paper.
- Cook the pasta in salted water according to package instructions.
- Sauté the remaining onion and garlic in 2 tablespoons of oil and add the canned tomatoes. Season with salt, pepper and basil and let it simmer into a thick sauce.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C.
- Grease a muffin tin with butter, twist nests out of the spaghetti with a fork and place them in the hollows.
- Cover each nest with 2-3 spoons of tomato sauce and place a meat ball on each.
- Bake the nests for 25 minutes and then remove them from the mold with a spoon.
- Place them on a plate, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and garnish with parsley leaves.
