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