Fried Tortellini with Roasted Garlic Tomato Sauce & Pesto Oil
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time: 15 minutesminutes
Total Time: 25 minutesminutes
Servings: 10servings
Calories:
Author: Julie Kotzbach
This easy to make Fried Tortellini will make you look like a star this holiday season when guests come up to the table. Simple and delicious is the key!
Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add tortellini and cook according to package directions. Drain pasta. Transfer pasta to bowl, and toss in 1 1/2 tablespoons oil to prevent sticking. Place pasta in the fridge for 1 hour to overnight.
Heat deep fryer to 350 degrees F or heat oil in a medium pot over medium-high heat. In a bowl, beat together egg and milk. Place bread crumbs in a separate bowl. Place a few tortellini in the milk mixture, shake off excess liquid and then place pasta in breadcrumbs. Toss to coat. Transfer coated pasta to fryer basket/hot oil. Fry until golden brown. Remove from oil to a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat until all tortellini are fried.
Smear tomato sauce over the bottom of your serving platter. Pile tortellini over tomato sauce. Top pasta with mozzarella, and drizzle with pesto oil. Serve family style
Notes
You may want to put a bowl of tomato sauce out with the ravioli in case anyone likes extra sauce.