Parmesan Tortellini Bites

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Appetizers

Ingredients

  • 1 (9-ounce) package refrigerated three cheese tortellini
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup Panko*
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 cup marinara sauce

Directions

  1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook tortellini according to package instructions; drain well.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
  3. In a large bowl, combine Panko and Parmesan; set aside.
  4. Working in batches, dredge tortellini in flour, dip into eggs, then dredge in Panko mixture, pressing to coat.
  5. Add tortellini to the skillet, 8 or 10 at a time, and cook until evenly golden and crispy, about 1-2 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
  6. Serve immediately with marinara sauce, garnished with additional Parmesan, if desired.

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