Fried Prosciutto Tortellini Recipe

Name: Fried Prosciutto Tortellini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large eggs; 2 tablespoons 2% milk; 2/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 2 tablespoons grated Pecorino Romano cheese; 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Oil for frying; 1 package (12 ounces) refrigerated prosciutto ricotta tortellini; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 3 tablespoons finely chopped onion; 4 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped; 1 can (15 ounces) tomato puree; 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; Additional minced fresh basil

Servings: persons

2 large eggs
2 tablespoons 2% milk
2/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons grated Pecorino Romano cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
Oil for frying
1 package (12 ounces) refrigerated prosciutto ricotta tortellini
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
4 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
1 can (15 ounces) tomato puree
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Additional minced fresh basil

1
In a small bowl, whisk together eggs and milk. In another bowl, stir together the next five ingredients.
2
In a cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat 1/4 in. oil to 375u00b0. Dip tortellini in egg mixture, then in bread crumb mixture to coat. Fry tortellini in batches, adding oil as necessary, until golden brown, 1-1/2 to 2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels.
3
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cooking until softened. Stir in tomato puree, basil, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes. Sprinkle with minced fresh basil.
4
Serve tortellini with tomato sauce for dipping.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large eggs, 2 tablespoons 2% milk, 2/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and more.

Yes, Fried Prosciutto Tortellini falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fried Prosciutto Tortellini

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