Toasted Tortellini Bites

• Vegetarian

• Refrigerated

  • 1 Egg

• Condiments

  • 1 Marinara or homemade pizza sauce

• Pasta & Grains

  • 1 lb From frozen cheese tortellini, fresh or thawed

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 Spray extra virgin olive oil

• Bread & Baked Goods

  • 1 cup Italian seasoned panko or standard italian seasoned breadcrumbs

• Dairy

  • 2 tbsp Whole milk

Found on foodiewithfamily.com

Description

Directions

• Preheat oven to 400F. Line a baking sheet with nonstick foil or a silpat.
• Place the bread crumbs in a gallon-sized zipper-top bag. Gently crush the bread crumbs.
• Whisk together the egg and milk in a mixing bowl. Add in the fresh or thawed tortellini and toss to coat evenly. Drain the tortellini in a colander, then transfer to the bag full of bread crumbs. Seal the bag, taking care to seal in as much air as you can so it is slightly puffy. Shake the bag to distribute the bread crumbs evenly. Pour the crumb coated tortellini onto the prepared baking sheet, spritz with the spray extra virgin olive oil, and bake for up to 20 minutes, or until the crumbs are crisp and the tortellini have puffed up somewhat. If youd like the crumbs to be darker, you can put them under the broiler briefly (although if youve used a silpat, you should avoid doing this as it can set your silpat on fire!)
• Let cool on the pan for 1 minute before transferring to a serving tray. Serve with marinara or pizza sauce.