Basic Tortellini with Ricotta and Pine Nuts

Handmade pasta filled with ricotta and basil, served with a fresh homemade pesto and toasted pine nuts.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1292.3 kcals 2584.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 84.1 grams 168.2 grams
Fat 97.4 grams 194.8 grams
Protein 51.2 grams 102.4 grams
Cook Time
60 mins
Produces
2 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
2
piece
Eggs
Free-range, lightly beaten
225
g
Ricotta
Buffalo-milk or cows-milk
1
piece
Parmesan
Grated, for serving
25
g
Parmesan
Grated for pesto
GrainsCereals
200
g
00 Pasta Flour
Plus extra for dusting
NutsSeeds
12
piece
Basil
Large fresh leaves
20
piece
Basil
Small leaves, plus extra to serve
60
g
Pine Nuts
Toasted, to serve
50
g
Basil
Fresh leaves, chopped for pesto
10
g
Pine Nuts
Toasted for pesto
1
piece
Garlic
Crushed
1
piece
Salt
To taste
1
piece
Black Pepper
Freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats

Steps

  • Blend flour and eggs in a food processor until breadcrumb texture forms.
  • Knead dough on a floured surface for 5 minutes until elastic, then chill for 20 minutes.
  • Grind basil, pine nuts, parmesan, and garlic in a mortar and pestle.
  • Gradually stir in both oils and season with salt and pepper.
  • Cut chilled dough into three pieces and flatten to 1cm thickness.
  • Roll dough through the widest setting of a floured pasta machine.
  • Repeat rolling through narrowing settings until reaching the penultimate thickness.
  • Place large basil leaves on half a pasta sheet, fold over, and roll through the finest setting.
  • Cut pasta into 9cm discs and place a small basil leaf and teaspoon of ricotta on each.
  • Brush edges with water, seal into semi-circles, and join ends to form rings.
  • Cook tortellini in batches in boiling salted water for 4 minutes until they float.
  • Toss cooked pasta gently with pesto and extra pine nuts.
  • Serve topped with parmesan and additional basil leaves.