Parmesan Tortellini Bites

Ingredients

• 1 (9-ounce) package refrigerated three cheese tortellini
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup Panko*
• 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup marinara sauce

Directions

• 1.

  In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook tortellini according to package instructions; drain well.

• 2.

  Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.

• 3.

  In a large bowl, combine Panko and Parmesan; set aside.

• 4.

  Working in batches, dredge tortellini in flour, dip into eggs, then dredge in Panko mixture, pressing to coat.

• 5.

  Add tortellini to the skillet, 8 or 10 at a time, and cook until evenly golden and crispy, about 1-2 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.

• 6.

  Serve immediately with marinara sauce, garnished with additional Parmesan, if desired.