Fried Prosciutto Tortellini Recipe

Name: Fried Prosciutto Tortellini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces tortellini pkg. prosciutto ricotta, {or whatever variety you like}; 1 egg; 1 tablespoon milk; 1 1/4 cups Italian seasoned breadcrumbs; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 3 tablespoons grated pecorino cheese; chopped parsley a handful of fresh; 1 teaspoon salt; light olive oil for frying; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cups San Marzano tomatoes pureed canned; 4 garlic cloves rough chopped; 3 tablespoons finely chopped onion; fresh basil; salt; pepper

Servings: persons

12 ounces tortellini pkg. prosciutto ricotta, {or whatever variety you like}
1 egg
1 tablespoon milk
1 1/4 cups Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
2 teaspoons garlic powder
3 tablespoons grated pecorino cheese
chopped parsley a handful of fresh
1 teaspoon salt
light olive oil for frying
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups San Marzano tomatoes pureed canned
4 garlic cloves rough chopped
3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
fresh basil
salt
pepper

1
In a saucepan, over medium low heat, add the olive oil, onion and garlic. Cook until softened.
2
Add in the pureed tomato, fresh basil and a little salt and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
3
In a small bowl whisk together the egg and milk.
4
In another bowl stir together the breadcrumbs, garlic powder, pecorino cheese, parsley and salt.
5
Dip the tortellini into the egg mixture then into the breadcrumb mixture to coat.
6
In a large saute pan, over medium heat, add in enough light olive oil to coat the bottom with about a 1/4 inch of oil.
7
Fry the tortellini for about 2 minutes per side until golden. {NOTE: if they are browning too fast, the pasta will not be cooked on the inside. Test the oil by sprinkling in a pinch of bread crumbs, if they sink to the bottom the oil is not hot enough . The breadcrumb should gently bubble around the edges and rise to the top of the oil}.
8
Place onto a cooling rack so keep crisp and allow excess oil to drain off. Continue until all tortellini is cooked, adding oil if needed.
9
Sprinkle with some fresh chopped parsley to garnish and dip away friends.

621

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces tortellini pkg. prosciutto ricotta, {or whatever variety you like}, 1 egg, 1 tablespoon milk, 1 1/4 cups Italian seasoned breadcrumbs, 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.

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Fried Prosciutto Tortellini

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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