PARMESAN FRIED TORTELLINI

Parmesan Fried Tortellini 

• 1 package (9 ounce) cheese tortellini

• 2/3 cup flour

• 2 large eggs

• 1 1/2 cups Panko bread crumbs

• 1 teaspoon dried oregano

• 1 teaspoon dried basil

• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder

• 1/3 cup finely grated fresh Parmesan cheese

• Vegetable oil (for frying)

• Marinara sauce

1 Cook the tortellini in boiling water until al dente and drain well.

2 Place flour in shallow bowl or plastic Ziploc bag.

3 Beat eggs in shallow bowl.

4 In small bowl mix together bread crumbs, oregano, basil, garlic powder, onion powder and Parmesan cheese.

5 Working in small batches coat cooked tortellini with flour. Dip in beaten eggs and then in bread crumb mixture.

6 In a large skillet heat oil to 365 degrees. Working in batches fry the tortellini about two minutes or until golden brown flipping halfway through. Drain on paper towels. Serve with warmed marinara.