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Parmesan Crusted Tortellini Bites
These Fried Tortellini Bites are surrounded by a crispy Parmesan Crust and make a fantastic appetizer with some warm marinara sauce for dipping!
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 377 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 9 oz. refrigerated three cheese tortellini see notes for my preferred brand
- 48 oz. canola oil (6 cups)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese finely grated
- 2 teaspoons parsley finely chopped
- ¼ teaspoon of red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ cup marinara sauce
Instructions
- Mix together the panko breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, parsley, and red pepper flakes.
- Cook the tortellini until it’s 1 minute before it’s al-dente. Drain, and coat generously with flour.
- Dip each tortellini into the beaten eggs, and then into the panko mixture.
- Heat the oil in a dutch oven to 375 degrees. You may not need to use all of the canola oil but ensure that the tortellini is covered by an inch or two.
- If you’re unsure if the oil is the right temperature, put a test piece of tortellini in the oil and ensure that it begins to fry almost immediately, but not too intensely. Cook the tortellini pieces for about 5 minutes on each side, until golden brown. You may have to do this in batches.
- Place on a paper towel, pat dry, and serve with warm marinara sauce!
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Notes
- BUITONI Refrigerated Three Cheese Tortellini is great with this recipe.
- Preheat your oven to 375° and place a greased baking sheet in the heated oven for 5 minutes.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and place the breaded tortellini on top. Lightly spread with cooking spray.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, until they're crisp and begin to toast and brown.
- Remove from the oven and serve with warm marinara!
Nutrition Information
Calories
377kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
453mg
(19%)
Potassium
118mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
225IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
1.4mg
(2%)
Calcium
139mg
(14%)
Iron
2.6mg
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 377
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 377kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 453mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 118mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 225IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 139mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2.6mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.