Tomato & Mozzarella Tortelloni with Crispy Mortadella
Cheese-filled dreams with a golden, crispy finish.
Ingredients:
- 1 × Woolworths Tomato & Mozzarella Tortelloni 500 g
- 1 × Woolworths Mortadella 100 g, roughly torn
- 250 g cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 garlic cloves, finely sliced
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 30 g butter
- ½ tsp chilli flakes, optional
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves
- 40 g Parmesan, finely grated
- ½ lemon
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
How To Make Tomato & Mozzarella Tortelloni with Crispy Mortadella
1. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large frying pan over medium to high heat. Tear the mortadella into smaller pieces and fry for 2 to 3 minutes until golden and slightly crisp. Remove and set aside.
2. Add the remaining olive oil and garlic to the same pan. Cook for about 30 seconds, then add the cherry tomatoes and chilli flakes. Season with black pepper and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until the tomatoes soften and start releasing their juices.
3. Meanwhile, cook the tortelloni according to the packet instructions, approximately 4 minutes Before draining, reserve about ½ cup of the pasta water.
4. Add the butter and a splash of pasta water to the tomato pan. Add the cooked tortelloni and gently toss for 1 to 2 minutes until glossy and coated. Add more pasta water if needed.
5. Add a squeeze of lemon and most of the basil. Toss gently. Finish with grated Parmesan, the crispy mortadella and the remaining basil.