Fried Tortellini
Region: Italy
Category: Pasta-Stuffed
Season: Any
Difficulty: Easy and Quick

This is so easy and quick.  I made it one afternoon when I realized I had to leave the house in 15 minutes but wanted to get a non-fast food bite to eat.  The real surprise was how good it was.

[photo: Clifford A. Wright]

Yield: Makes 1 serving
Preparation Time: 5 minutes

1/4 pound fresh store-bought tortellini, your choice of stuffing

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese to taste

In a medium-size nonstick skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until nearly smoking, then cook the tortellini until they turn golden brown, about 5 minutes, shaking and tossing so all sides are browned evenly.  Remove from the skillet with a slotted ladle to a pasta bowl, leaving the oil behind.  Sprinkle with parmigiano cheese and serve.

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Posted: 12/28/2006