Toasted Tortellini Bites
Toasted Tortellini Bites are crunchy, breaded pasta filled with melted cheese, perfect for a snack.
Equipment
- oven
- baking sheet
- mixing bowl
- colander
- zipper-top bag
Ingredients
Tortellini
- 1 pound cheese tortellini fresh or thawed from frozen
- 1 unit egg
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
- 1 cup Italian seasoned panko or breadcrumbs
- extra virgin olive oil spray
Sauce
- marinara or pizza sauce for serving
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 400F. Line a baking sheet with nonstick foil or a silpat.
- Place the bread crumbs in a gallon-sized zipper-top bag. Gently crush the bread crumbs.
- Whisk together the egg and milk in a mixing bowl. Add in the tortellini and toss to coat evenly.
- Drain the tortellini in a colander, then transfer to the bag of bread crumbs. Seal the bag, removing as much air as possible.
- Shake the bag to distribute the bread crumbs evenly, then pour the coated tortellini onto the prepared baking sheet, and spritz with olive oil.
- Bake for up to 20 minutes, or until crisp and puffed. Optionally, broil briefly for darker crumbs.
- Let cool for 1 minute before transferring to a serving tray. Serve with marinara or pizza sauce.
Notes
For extra crunch, avoid putting silpat under the broiler as it can catch fire.
Nutrition
Serving: 1biteCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4.5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg
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