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Number27

Tortellini Bites

What you Need

Kettle
Bowl
Baking Sheet (Cookie Sheet)

20 oz refrigerated tortellini of your choice, cooked al dente

1¼ cup flour

5 large eggs

5 tablespoons milk

2½ cups Panko bread crumbs

1 cup Parmesan Cheese, freshly grated

2 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon black pepper

What to do

What to Do

Prepare tortellini as package instructs for al dente; drain, rinse and set aside.
Preheat oven to 375&degF; coat a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray or line with aluminum foil.
Prepare three small bowls as follows: 1: flour only; 2: eggs and milk; whisk to combine; 3: Panko, Parmesan cheese, oregano, chili flakes, salt and pepper; mix well.
Working in batches, place the tortellini in the bowl of flour; toss to coat each piece; move the pieces to the egg/milk mixture; toss to coat all sides, leaving no flour showing; move pieces to the bowl with bread crumbs mixture; toss to coat each piece.
Place the breaded tortellini on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between the pieces.
Bake for ~20 minutes, until the tortellini is golden.
Serve with a bowl of marinara sauce for dipping.
Top with a drizzle of melted butter, a sprinkle of grated Parmesan and/or chopped parsley, if you wish.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts: Servings: 12 ; Amount per serving: Calories 136; Total fat 5.1g 7.8%; Saturated fat 3g 15.0%; Cholesterol 15mg 5.0%; Sodium 520mg 21.7%; Carbohydrates 19g 6.3%; Fiber 1.4g 10.0%; Sugars 3.6g 2.8%; Protein 4.3g 8.6%; Based on DV of 2000 calories per day