Pansotti with Ricotta and Fennel and Walnut Sauce

Handmade pasta half-moons filled with creamy ricotta and fennel, served with a rich, nutty walnut and parmesan sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 715.6 kcals 2862.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 38 grams 152 grams
Fat 51.2 grams 204.8 grams
Protein 25.6 grams 102.5 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
Dairy
2
piece
Eggs
large, free-range
3
piece
Egg Yolks
large, free-range
200
g
75
g
Parmesan
grated
2
tbsp
Milk
full-fat
Fruits
0.5
piece
Lemon Juice
juice of half a lemon
GrainsCereals
50
g
Fine Semolina
plus extra for dusting
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
Sea Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
0.5
clove
110
g
1
tbsp
Parsley
chopped
OilsFats
4
tbsp
Vegetables
2
tbsp
Fennel Tops
chopped, feathery

Steps

  • Process flour, eggs, and egg yolks in a food processor for one minute until dough forms.
  • Wrap dough in cling film and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • Roll half of the chilled dough through a pasta machine to the thinnest setting and dust with semolina.
  • Combine ricotta and chopped fennel in a bowl and season with salt and pepper.
  • Place teaspoons of filling along the pasta sheet with 3cm gaps between each portion.
  • Moisten the pasta between fillings with water and fold the dough over to cover.
  • Press down around the filling to seal, ensuring no air is trapped inside.
  • Cut the pasta into half-moon shapes using a round pastry cutter.
  • Crush garlic with salt in a mortar, add walnuts and pound until smooth, then mix in lemon, cheese, milk, oil, and parsley.
  • Whisk the sauce until emulsified and season to taste.
  • Boil the pasta in a large pan of salted water for 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Melt butter in a frying pan, then toss the drained pasta to coat.
  • Stir in a spoonful of walnut sauce and serve with extra sauce and black pepper.