Crispy Parmesan Tortellini Bites
A delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that's perfect for any occasion. These crispy tortellini bites are coated in a flavorful breading and baked to golden perfection. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Equipment
- 1 colander
- 3 shallow bowls or pie plates
- 1 Baking Sheet
- 1 Serving tray
Ingredients
- 20 oz. fresh or frozen tortellini pasta cheese or beef
- 5 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 5 tbsp. milk
- 3 cups bread crumbs regular, not panko
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 2 tsp. Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp. red pepper flakes optional
- kosher salt to taste
- freshly ground pepper to taste
- fresh parsley for garnish
- 1 jar marinara sauce or pizza sauce
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini pasta according to the package directions and drain.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Fill one shallow bowl with flour.
- In the second shallow bowl, whisk together 5 eggs and milk.
- Fill a third shallow bowl with the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and spices. Mix thoroughly.
- Place 4-6 tortellini in the bowl with flour and coat each thoroughly.
- Transfer those tortellini to the second bowl and drench each noodle in the egg mixture.
- Last, move the tortellini to the third bowl and coat the egg-covered tortelllini with the bread crumb/cheese mixture.
- Place each tortellini on the baking sheet with space in between each one.
- Bake for 15-17 minutes or until crispy and golden brown.
- Arrange the baked tortellini on a serving tray with a bowl of marinara sauce for dipping. Garnish with parsley.