Stuffed Manicotti

Ingredients

• 6 large manicotti
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 oz mozzarella cheese, chopped
• 4 oz prosciutto, chopped
• 4 oz ricotta, well drained and crumbled
• 6 large basil leaves, coarsely chopped
• 5 egg yolks
• ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• Salt &pepper
• ½ cup flour
• ½ cup bread crumbs
• Oil for deep frying

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the manicotti. Cook for about 9 minutes or until al dente. Drain and toss with olive oil. Set aside to cool
2. Combine the mozzarella, ricotta, prosciutto, basil, parmesan and 2 of the egg yolks in a large bowl and mix well. Season with salt and pepper
3. Transfer the mixture to a large pastry bag and stuff the room temperature manicotti
4. Bring the frying oil to a temperature of 400F in a pot or skillet, making sure the oil is at least 3 inches deep
5. Beat the remaining egg yolks in a bowl
6. One at a time, dredge the manicotti in the flour, then the egg yolk and then the bread crumbs
7. Gently slide the manicotti one at a time into the oil to fry. Turn occasionally. Fry them in batches so as not to overcrowd the skillet or pot
8. Transfer to a paper lined plate and season with salt & pepper