Title: Spinach with Fried Tortellini And Prosciutto
Categories: Essnce11
Yield: 4 servings

2 tb Olive oil
1 Onion; julienned
1 c Julienned Prosciutto
1/4 c Peeled; seeded, chopped
-tomatoes
2 tb Minced shallots
1 tb Minced garlic
2 tb Chiffonade of basil
2 tb Twenty-five year old
-balsamic vinegar
4 c Whole spinach; cleaned and
-stemmed
Salt; to taste
Freshly-ground black pepper;
-to taste
1/2 lb Cooked fresh cheese
-tortellini
Emeril’s Essence; see * Note
1/2 c Grated Parmigiano-Regginao
-cheese
Drizzle of 25 year old
-balsamic vinegar
1 tb Chiffonade of basil

* 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 - http://www.foodtv.com

Formatted for MasterCook by MR MAD, aka Joe Comiskey - jpmd44a@prodigy.com

02-18-1997

Recipe by: Emeril Lagasse

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