Recipes: Appetizers | Antipasti
In Italian the word “antipasti” refers to the course before the main event. Whether you are entertaining with a colorful spread or giving your dinner guests a taste of what’s to come, these recipes are sure to bring everyone to the table.
Chicken Pesto Pizza
A variation of the beloved "white" pizza without the red sauce—but we've made it green! The herbaceous flavor of Genovese Basil Pesto makes its mark in this tasty, eye-catching creation. A great, easy-to-prepare meal ready to impress any night of the week.
Breaded Cheesy Ravioli with Marinara
A fun new way to enjoy a classic Italian pasta! Breaded with flaky panko breadcrumbs, then fried to a golden brown, these cheese-filled ravioli are sure to be loved by all. Serve with some warmed Pomodoro Fresco Marinara Sauce for a soon-to-be finger food favorite!
Spicy-Sweet Pepperazzi™ Quesadillas
Our fun Tri-Color Pepperazzi™ make an appearance in this cheesy classic. With few ingredients, create a colorful quesadilla that is sure to be the life of the party. Serve it up with your favorite salsa and watch it disappear!
Olive & Pesto Flatbread with Fresh Mozzarella
A colorful flatbread brimming with fresh, flavorful ingredients—creamy mozzarella, fragrant basil pesto, savory prosciutto and our seasoned Olives Jubilee. Simple enough for a weeknight meal served with a crisp garden salad, but elegant enough to entertain as an antipasto all on its own.
Provolini Antipasti Pizza
A simple weeknight pizza recipe featuring fresh spinach, our Italian-Style Pizza Sauce and one of our most beloved medleys—Provolini Antipasti. This antipasto has everything in one mix: creamy cubes of provolone cheese, tender button mushrooms, black and green Manzanilla olives and sweet red peppers.
Fresh Garlic & Hot Pepper Antipasto Platter
A simple but fresh way to entertain. Pair our spicy, bold Fresh Pepper & Garlic Antipasto with some of your favorite meats and cheeses. Don't forget the breadsticks! Layer your before-meal offerings with an array of colors, flavors and textures.
Shrimp & Artichoke Skewers with Green Olive Sauce
A vibrant, garlicky green olive dipping sauce is the perfect complement to these succulent shrimp and artichoke skewers. Whether you're grilling in the backyard or roasting in the oven, these colorful kebabs are a flavorful way to enjoy your favorite table olives as a brilliant seafood condiment.
Cheesy Bruschetta Pinwheels
Impress your guests with this savory, quick-and-easy pastry. Loaded with our famous Olive Bruschetta, tender spinach and a blend of three cheeses, what's not to love?
Sun-Dried Tomato & Brie Bruschetta
A simple but elegant antipasto: our toasty Olive Oil & Sea Salt Bruschetta Crisps topped with soft Brie, thin slices of prosciutto and tangy sweet sun-dried tomatoes.
Olives Jubilee & Goat Cheese Pastries
Even big flavors come in small packages! These savory tarts combine warm, earthy flavors with creamy goat cheese and a sprinkling of your favorite herbs. Pitted for convenience and lightly seasoned for brilliant flavor, our Olives Jubilee is the perfect garnish for this loaded antipasto.
