Toasted Tortellini Bites
Toasted Tortellini Bites are crunchy, cheesy bites perfect for dipping in marinara.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Italian
Servings 11 bites
Calories 220 kcal
oven
baking sheet
wire rack
Shallow dishes
Tortellini Bites
- 20 ounce refrigerated tortellini (about 5 cups total)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs (not panko)
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese (not shredded)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Cooking spray
- ½ cup marinara sauce (for dipping)
- Chopped fresh basil (for garnishing)
Cooking Instructions
Preheat the oven to 425°F. Place a wire rack on top of a rimmed baking sheet and spray with olive oil cooking spray. Set aside.
In a shallow dish, whisk the eggs and water together until fully incorporated.
In another shallow dish, combine the bread crumbs, grated parmesan and kosher salt. Whisk to combine well.
Place a single layer of fresh tortellini in the dish with the egg mixture. Working one at a time, turn tortellini over to coat with egg mixture. Let excess drip off and then transfer to the dish with the bread crumb mixture and coat generously. Press the crumb mixture to adhere on both sides of the tortellini.
Place the coated tortellini in a single layer on the prepared wire rack. Spray tops of tortellini with olive oil cooking spray.
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until tops of the tortellini are golden brown and crisp.
Serve with marinara sauce. Sprinkle extra parmesan cheese and some chopped fresh basil on top, if desired.
Serving: 1biteCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg
Keyword appetizer, Cheese, marinara, Snack, Toasted Tortellini Bites, Tortellini