Description
Toasted Tortellini is a delightful appetizer or snack featuring Buitoni 3 Cheese Tortellini coated in a seasoned egg wash and crispy breadcrumb mixture, then oven-baked to golden perfection. Served with a trio of Buitoni sauces—Marinara, Alfredo, and Pesto—this recipe offers flavorful dipping options that complement the toasty, cheesy bites.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 20 ounce Buitoni 3 Cheese Tortellini (refrigerated)
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Cooking spray
Sauces
- Buitoni Marinara Sauce (heated per package instructions)
- Buitoni Alfredo Sauce (heated per package instructions)
- Buitoni Pesto Sauce (heated per package instructions)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425˚F to ensure it’s hot enough for toasting the tortellini evenly and quickly.
- Coat Tortellini in Egg Mixture: Beat the two large eggs in a large bowl until smooth. Add the refrigerated tortellini and toss gently until every piece is evenly coated with the egg mixture to help the crumb coating stick.
- Prepare Breadcrumb Mixture and Coat Tortellini: In a gallon-sized zip-top bag, combine the Italian seasoned bread crumbs, grated parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and salt. Mix thoroughly to distribute the seasonings. Add the egg-coated tortellini into the bag and shake gently until all tortellini are well covered in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Lightly spray a large sheet pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Spread the coated tortellini in a single layer on the pan, making sure they are not overcrowded for even toasting.
- Bake and Toast Tortellini: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Then, carefully flip each tortellini piece to expose the other side and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes. Bake until the edges turn a golden brown and crispy, ensuring a perfect toasted texture.
- Heat Dipping Sauces: While the tortellini is baking, heat the Buitoni Marinara, Alfredo, and Pesto sauces according to their package instructions. Transfer each warmed sauce into small serving dishes for dipping.
- Serve Immediately: Remove the toasted tortellini from the oven and serve immediately alongside the trio of warm dipping sauces. For the best taste and texture, enjoy fresh from the oven while crispy and hot.
Notes
- Avoid overcrowding the baking sheet to ensure each tortellini piece crisps evenly.
- Use cooking spray generously to prevent sticking and help browning on the sheet pan.
- Adjust baking time if using a convection oven or different oven model, checking for golden crispiness as your guide.
- Leftover toasted tortellini can be stored in the refrigerator and reheated in the oven to maintain crispiness.
- Feel free to try other dipping sauces or add a sprinkle of fresh herbs like basil or parsley for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: toasted tortellini, baked tortellini, tortellini appetizer, cheesy tortellini bites, Italian appetizer, Buitoni tortellini recipe, crunchy tortellini, dipping sauces
