Deep Fried Tortellini Food

TIA AND DAVID'S DEEP FRIED TORTELLINI

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to package directions. Rinse under cool water, and allow to cool slightly.
• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine bread crumbs, cornflake crumbs, salt, pepper, and parsley.
• Heat oil in a deep fryer or deep skillet over medium heat. In small batches, dip the tortellini in egg, and place in resealable bag. Shake to coat, and set aside on a plate until the oil is hot.
• In batches, deep fry breaded tortellini until golden brown. Serve with tomato sauce for dipping.

DEEP FRIED TORTELLINI

Steps:

• Preheat your oil in large stockpot over medium-high heat.
• Place your flour in a large bowl, beaten eggs in another large bowl.
• Place all your seasonings, cheese & bread crumbs in a large zip top bag.
• Working in 2 batches - place your tortellini in your flour- toss to coat
• Shaking off excess flour- place tortellini in bowl with eggs & toss - coating well
• Transfer to your bag of seasonings - zip top closed & give a good shake to make sure tortellini is completely coated
• Once oil is hot (about 350 degrees) - place several tortellini in carefully & allow to cook until golden brown & cooked throughout
• Remove & place in a large bowl lined with a paper towel to drain. Give a light sprinkle of salt.
• Repeat with remaining tortellini
• Serve immediately- can dip in marinara sauce if desired

FRIED RAVIOLI

Steps:

• Pour enough olive oil into a large frying pan to reach a depth of 2 inches. Heat the oil over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 325 degrees F.
• While the oil is heating, put the buttermilk and the bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls. Working in batches, dip ravioli in buttermilk to coat completely. Allow the excess buttermilk to drip back into the bowl. Dredge ravioli in the bread crumbs. Place the ravioli on a baking sheet, and continue with the remaining ravioli.
• When the oil is hot, fry the ravioli in batches, turning occasionally, until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fried ravioli to paper towels to drain.
• Sprinkle the fried ravioli with Parmesan and serve with a bowl of warmed marinara sauce for dipping.

FRIED PROSCIUTTO TORTELLINI

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together eggs and milk. In another bowl, stir together the next 5 ingredients., In a cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat 1/4 in. oil to 375°. Dip tortellini in egg mixture, then in bread crumb mixture to coat. Fry tortellini in batches, adding oil as necessary, until golden brown, 1-1/2 to 2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cooking until softened. Stir in tomato puree, basil, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes. Sprinkle with minced fresh basil., Serve tortellini with tomato sauce for dipping.