Spinach with fried tortellini & prosciutto

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2.00tablespoonolive oil
1.00onion; julienned
1.00cupjulienned prosciutto
¼cuppeeled; seeded, chopped tomatoes
2.00tablespoonminced shallots
1.00tablespoonminced garlic
2.00tablespoonchiffonade of basil
2.00tablespoontwenty-five year old balsamic vineg; ar
4.00cupwhole spinach; cleaned and stemmed
1salt; to taste
1freshly-ground black pepper; to taste
½poundscooked fresh cheese tortellini
1emeril’s essence; see * note
½cupgrated parmigiano-regginao cheese
1drizzle of 25 year old balsamic vin; egar
1.00tablespoonchiffonade of basil

Directions

* Note: See the “Emeril’s Essence Information” recipe which is included in this collection.

Preheat the fryer. In a saute pan, heat the olive oil. When the oil is hot, saute the proscuitto for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the onions and saute for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, shallots, garlic and basil.

Stir in the spinach and wilt for 2 minutes. Add the vinegar and season with salt and fresh black pepper. In the fryer, fry the tortellini until golden-brown, about 4 minutes. Remove from the fryer and drain on a paper-lined plate. Season with Emeril’s Essence. Mound the greens in the center of the plate. Arrange the tortellini around the greens. Garnish with grated cheese, drizzle of balsamic vinegar, and basil. This recipe yields 4 servings.

Recipe Source: ESSENCE OF EMERIL with Emeril Lagasse From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # EE-2412 broadcast 01-14-1997) Downloaded from their Web-Site -

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02-18-1997

Recipe by: Emeril Lagasse

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