Baked Italian Tortellini
These Baked Italian Tortellini are little morsels of deliciousness and are perfect dunked in marinara. A great appetizer before your favorite Italian meal that everyone will fall in love with at first bite!
Ingredients
- 4 c. three cheese tortellini
- 1 egg white beaten
- 1 tbsp. water
- 1 c. whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 1/2 c. grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. dried parsley flakes
- 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp. dried basil
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- marinara sauce for dipping
Instructions
-
Cook tortellini according to package directions and drain. Set aside. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
-
Whisk egg white and water in a shallow bowl. Combine breadcrumbs with parmesan cheese, salt, parsley, black pepper, garlic powder, oregano, and basil in another shallow bowl. Dip several tortellini into egg mixture and then into breadcrumb mixture. Shake to coat and set aside in a single layer. Repeat with remaining tortellini.
-
Bake 20 minutes until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Serve immediately with marinara or ranch dressing.
Recipe Notes
Adapted from Miss In The Kitchen