FRIED PROSCIUTTO TORTELLINI
My take on Italian street food, these fried tortellini are crunchy, gooey good. For the sauce, use the best quality tomatoes you can find. -Angela Lemoine, Howell, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 45m
Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk together eggs and milk. In another bowl, stir together the next 5 ingredients., In a cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat 1/4 in. oil to 375°. 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., 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., Serve tortellini with tomato sauce for dipping.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 48 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 98mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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