Recipe: Fried Tortellini Skewers with Creamy Parmesan Sauce
Category: Appetizers
Servings: 4
Ingredients
Ingredient | Quantity |
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Eggs | 1 |
Vegetable broth | 5 liters |
Tortellini | 36 pieces |
Breadcrumbs | 100g |
Parmigiano Reggiano DOP | 100g |
Fresh cream | 250ml |
Nutmeg | to taste |
Salt | to taste |
Black pepper | 1 pinch |
Whole milk | 100g |
Instructions
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Cook the Tortellini: Begin by boiling the tortellini in vegetable broth. Once they are perfectly al dente, remove them from the broth and drain. Set them aside while you prepare the creamy sauce.
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Make the Creamy Parmesan Sauce: In a saucepan, gently heat the fresh cream over low heat. Add the whole milk and stir in the freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano. Continue stirring as the cheese melts, then grate a pinch of nutmeg for added flavor. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Keep the sauce warm on low heat.
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Assemble the Skewers: Thread three cooked tortellini onto each wooden skewer. You should aim to make 12 skewers in total. Set them aside while you prepare to fry them.
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Prepare the Egg and Breadcrumb Coating: In a shallow bowl, beat the egg with a fork. In a separate dish, place the breadcrumbs. Dip each skewer of tortellini into the beaten egg, ensuring that the tortellini are well-coated. Then, roll them in the breadcrumbs to form a crispy coating.
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Fry the Skewers: Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat. Carefully fry the tortellini skewers for about 1 minute, turning them occasionally, until they are golden brown on all sides.
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Drain the Skewers: Once fried, remove the skewers from the oil and place them on a tray lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
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Serve: Arrange the crispy fried tortellini skewers on a serving platter and drizzle with the warm, creamy Parmesan sauce. Serve immediately as a delightful appetizer that combines rich, cheesy goodness with the crunch of fried tortellini.
Enjoy these crispy, savory fried tortellini skewers with a velvety Parmesan sauce that will leave everyone at the table craving more!