Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Fried Tortellini with Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce

1/4C chopped onion
2t olive oil
1/2C chicken broth
1/2C sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained
3 Roma tomatoes, chopped
1T chopped fresh basil
1T chopped fresh oregano
1/4t salt
1/4t pepper

Toretellini - 84 small, cooked & well drainied

1. 2 quart saucepan combine onion and oil. Cook over med-hi heat until onion is softened. Add remaining sauce ingredients. Cook over med-hi heat, stir occasionally until it comes to a boil. Reduce head to med-low. Cover; stir occasionally. 30 min. Cool 10min.
2. Pour sauce mixture into a blender. Cover. Blend on high until smooth.
3. In a fryer or dutch oven - heat oil to 375. Fry in batches of 10-12 until golden brown. Drain well on paper towels.
4. Serve w/ sauce.

*you can fry tortellini a head of time and then heat up on a baking sheet @ 350 for 6-8min.

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