Description

Homemade Cheese Tortellini is a delightful pasta dish that features a rich ricotta and spinach filling wrapped in tender homemade dough, perfect for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

Scale

3 ⅓ cups (426 grams) all purpose flour

4 large eggs

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ cup olive oil

1 cup (240 grams) fresh ricotta

1 extra large egg

½ cup (50 grams) Parmesan cheese

freshly grated

2 tablespoons fresh spinach

½ teaspoon dried basil

½ teaspoon salt or to taste

⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Small pinch of nutmeg

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the eggs and olive oil. Gradually mix until a dough forms.
Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth. Wrap in plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes.
For the filling, mix together the ricotta, egg, Parmesan, spinach, basil, salt, pepper, and nutmeg in a bowl until well combined.
Roll out the pasta dough into thin sheets. Cut into squares and place a small spoonful of filling in the center of each square.
Fold the pasta over to form triangles, sealing the edges tightly. Twist the ends to form tortellini shapes.
Cook the tortellini in boiling salted water for about 3-4 minutes or until they float to the surface. Drain and serve with your favorite sauce.

Notes

Ensure the pasta dough is well-kneaded for the best texture. You can customize the filling with other ingredients like herbs or meats if desired.

Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1/4 of recipe)
Calories: 480 kcal
Sugar: 2 g
Sodium: 420 mg
Fat: 18 g
Saturated Fat: 7 g
Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 58 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 20 g
Cholesterol: 165 mg

Keywords: Homemade Cheese Tortellini, pasta, ricotta, spinach, fresh ingredients