Oven Fried Tortellini With Cheesy Dipping Sauce By Millie Peartree Recipes

CHEESY BAKED TORTELLINI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly oil an 8 by 8 by 2-inch baking dish.
• Whisk the sauce, mascarpone cheese, parsley and thyme in a large bowl to blend. Cook the tortellini in a large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 2 minutes. Drain. Add the tortellini to the sauce and toss to coat. Transfer the tortellini mixture to the prepared baking dish. Top the mixture with the smoked mozzarella and Parmesan. Cover and bake until the sauce bubbles and the cheeses on top melt, about 30 minutes.

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.