If you are a true Italian, then you may be horrified at my little invention, but before you turn away - trust me, these are really, really good. As a strong pasta lover, I'm always keen to try something new and these tortellini nachos got me so super duper excited. You still get the deliciously colourful and Mediterranean flavour from the pasta and the salty, cheesy breadcrumb mixture they are coated in, but when combined with the smoky and slightly earthy taste of the tomato dipping sauce, it's a real treat. I'm warning you now, they are also EXTREMELY moreish!!
NGL, I did try these on my group of best friends and they wolfed them down very quickly. This was, however, before I tested cooking the pasta in water before placing them in the oven, and I'm still waiting to show them all the difference it makes. They end up being softer, and the aroma of the pasta stuffing definitely comes out more, but you still have the crispy crunch of the nacho exterior after baking them. You can also mix and match different options - I love to mix between spinach and ricotta stuffed, aubergine parmigiana and mushroom and mozzarella, but again, you go with your own flow and just have fun!
These little golden babies are like a Mexican take on a classic Italian dish, and are perfect for grazing on with friends on warm summer evenings. A modern way of using Tortellini!
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