Spinach with fried tortellini and proscuitto

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2tablespoonsOlive oil
1Onion,; julienned
1cupJulienned Proscuitto
¼cupChopped tomatoes,; peeled and seeded
2tablespoonsMinced shallots
1tablespoonMinced garlic
2tablespoonsChiffonade of basil
2tablespoons25 year old balsamic vinegar
4cupsWhole spinach,; cleaned and stemmed
Salt and black pepper
½poundsCooked fresh cheese tortellini
½cupGrated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
Drizzle of 25 year old balsamic vinegar
1tablespoonChiffonade of basil

Directions

Preheat the fryer. In a saut_ pan, heat the olive oil. When the oil is hot, saut_ the proscuitto for 1-2 minutes. Add the onions and saut_ 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 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.

Yield: 4 servings

Recipe By :ESSENCE OF EMERIL SHOW #EE2412 Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #283 Date: Thu, 7 Nov 1996 08:32:21 -0500 From: Meg Antczak <meginny@...>