Tortellini with Spinach and Ricotta

Classic handmade pasta stuffed with a creamy spinach, ricotta, and parmesan filling, served in a nutty sage butter sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 695.1 kcals 2780.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 76.3 grams 305.2 grams
Fat 31.2 grams 124.8 grams
Protein 27.5 grams 110.1 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
3
piece
Eggs
Free-range
200
g
30
g
Parmesan
Grated
50
g
1
piece
Parmesan
Grated or shavings for serving
GrainsCereals
400
g
00 Flour
Plus extra for dusting
1
piece
Semolina
For dusting
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
Nutmeg
Freshly grated
1
piece
Salt
To taste
1
piece
Black Pepper
Freshly ground to taste
15
g
Pine Nuts
Small handful
1
handful
Vegetables
200
g
Spinach
Cooked in salted water and chopped

Steps

  • Form a mound of flour on a flat surface and create a well for the eggs.
  • Mix eggs into the flour gradually until a thick paste forms.
  • Knead the dough until soft and flexible, using sifted flour to prevent sticking.
  • Cover the dough and let it rest for 20 minutes.
  • Combine spinach, ricotta, parmesan, nutmeg, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  • Roll out a portion of pasta into a strip 1mm thick.
  • Place teaspoons of filling 5cm apart on one strip and cover with a second strip.
  • Press air out around the filling and cut into 7cm circles using a cutter.
  • Boil the pasta in salted water for about 4 minutes until soft.
  • Brown the pine nuts under a hot grill or in a dry pan.
  • Melt butter with pine nuts and sage, then stir in 15ml of pasta water.
  • Drain the pasta and toss with the butter sauce in the pan.
  • Serve immediately with extra grated parmesan.