Parmesan Tortellini Bites

Parmesan Tortellini Bites

from damndelicious.net

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. 1

    In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook tortellini according to package instructions; drain well.

  2. 2

    Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.

  3. 3

    In a large bowl, combine Panko and Parmesan; set aside.

  4. 4

    Working in batches, dredge tortellini in flour, dip into eggs, then dredge in Panko mixture, pressing to coat.

  5. 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. 6

    Serve immediately with marinara sauce, garnished with additional Parmesan, if desired.