Description
Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these Baked Tortellini Bites make a perfect appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (20 ounce) package 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 (olive oil spray recommended)
- ½ cup marinara sauce, for dipping
- Chopped fresh basil, for garnishing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Place a wire rack on top of a rimmed baking sheet and spray it with olive oil cooking spray to prevent sticking. Set aside to use later.
- In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs and water until fully combined and smooth.
- In another shallow dish, combine the Italian seasoned bread crumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, and kosher salt. Whisk the mixture well.
- Place a single layer of fresh tortellini into the egg mixture. Flip each tortellini to coat it thoroughly in the egg wash.
- Transfer each coated tortellini directly to the bread crumb mixture. Press the crumbs firmly onto both sides.
- Place the breaded tortellini in a single layer on the prepared wire rack. Spray the tops lightly with olive oil cooking spray.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and serve warm with marinara sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Optionally, sprinkle extra grated Parmesan cheese and freshly chopped basil over the bites before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Baked Tortellini Bites, Tortellini, Appetizer, Snack, Marinara