TORTELLINI WITH SPINACH-RICOTTA FILLING AND PARMESAN SAUCE
James demonstrates making tortellini from round dough, then switches gears and makes his favorite tortellini variation, cappelletti, from square dough.
Provided by James Briscione
Categories main-dish
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings; 30 to 36 tortellini
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat the butter and garlic a large saute pan over medium-high heat. When the garlic is lightly browned, about 1 minute, stir in the spinach, season with salt and pepper and continue cooking until wilted. Transfer the cooked spinach to a colander to drain and cool, about 15 minutes. When cooled, gently squeeze the spinach dry, chop it and put in a medium bowl. Fold in the ricotta. Season well with salt and pepper.
- Roll out the pasta: Divide the pasta dough in half, working with one half at a time and keeping the other piece wrapped. Set up a pasta roller attachment on a stand mixer (or secure a hand roller to the side of your work surface). Lightly flour a work surface and roll out your dough until it is thin enough to pass through the pasta roller. Set your roller to the widest setting. Turn on the pasta roller and pass the dough through once. Fold the rolled-out piece of dough over itself, and then pass through the roller again. If the edges begin to fray or the dough gets sticky or damp, lightly dust both sides with flour. Repeat six or seven more times, until the dough is smooth. Adjust the roller to the second widest setting, dust both sides of the dough with flour, and pass it through twice (without folding). Repeat, adjusting to a thinner setting each time and passing through twice, until the dough is thin enough that it is slightly translucent.
- Fill the tortellini: Dust a work surface and rimmed baking sheet with semolina flour. Lay out the sheet of fresh pasta on the prepared surface and trim into 3 pieces. Cut the pasta sheets into 2-to 3-inch rounds (for tortellini) or squares (for cappelletti). Lightly dampen the pasta with a mister or brush and spoon a teaspoon-sized mound of filling in the center of each piece of pasta. Fold it in half to create a triangle (for square pasta) or a half-moon (for round pasta). Press firmly to seal the edges and eliminate any air. Grab the folded corners of the pasta and place a finger at the center of the folded side of the pasta. Pull the edges around your finger and press the ends together to seal, creating a little pasta "ring" around your finger. Remove your finger and transfer the finished stuffed pasta to the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining pieces.
- Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a rapid boil while you prepare the sauce.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat, then turn off the stove while you cook the pasta
- Drop the tortellini into the boiling water and stir immediately. Leave the tortellini to cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 3 minutes.
- Use a spider or slotted spoon to transfer the cooked pasta to the melted butter along with 1/2 cup pasta water. Stir to combine and simmer over medium heat for 1 minute, then add the Parmesan. Add some basil and toss to combine. Serve with additional grated Parmesan, if desired.
- Mound the flour in the center of a clean countertop or cutting board. Make a well in the center of the flour 3 to 4 inches wide.
- Crack the eggs into the well and add a pinch of salt. Using a fork, break the yolks and begin to beat the eggs as you would if making scrambled eggs.
- Continue stirring the eggs with a fork in large circles, slowly incorporating the flour. When the eggs form a thick mass and become difficult to stir, about 3 minutes, fold the loose flour from the edges into the pile with a bench scraper and knead until a smooth dough forms. Discard any excess flour.
- Shape the dough into a flat disk, wrap tightly with plastic wrap and set aside to rest for 20 minutes before rolling. If waiting more than 1 hour, refrigerate or freeze the dough. The dough will keep refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
SPINACH AND RICOTTA TORTELLINI
Ricotta and spinach make the most classic vegetarian pairing in Italian cooking. In the traditional tortellini di magro, it's used also as filling for tortellini, the famous ring-shaped stuffed egg pasta from Bologna served in a clear beef stock for Christmas or any special occasion. This version, with green spinach dough and a vegetarian filling is a very much appreciated alternative to the classic recipe. Serve with your favorite sauce. Great with a simple butter and sage sauce or with your regular tomato sauce.
Provided by Alemarsi
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h43m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place spinach, water, and a pinch of salt in a pot over medium-high heat; cover pot and cook until spinach is completely wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain and squeeze out all the water; let spinach cool to room temperature in a colander.
- Soften ricotta cheese in a large bowl using a fork until creamy.
- Squeeze out any excess water from the cooled spinach. Finely chop spinach with a knife or process in a blender. Transfer to the bowl with ricotta. Add Parmesan cheese, egg, nutmeg, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Divide pasta dough into 6 equal pieces. Take 1 piece and cover the rest with plastic wrap. Flatten the piece between your palms and press through the widest setting of your pasta machine. Sprinkle flour over flattened pasta dough, fold in half lengthwise, and run through the pasta machine again. Repeat this process 3 or 4 times, always flouring, folding, and passing through the widest setting until dough is smooth and even in size.
- Change pasta machine to the middle setting and pass dough through. Move pasta machine setting to the next to the last setting and pass dough through. Cut the sheet in half, widthwise. Pass each half through the pasta machine in the thinnest and last setting, creating 2 long and very thin sheets; gently transfer to a floured work surface, trimming edges. Cut into 2 even rectangles.
- Cut dough into 1 1/2-inch squares. Drop a teaspoon of ricotta filling in the middle of each square. Brush the edges with water and fold over diagonally into a triangle shape. Press well to squeeze out any air. Stretch the 2 ends of the triangle and a fold them together, wrapping them around your finger; seal. Gently fold back the top corner.
- Transfer the tortellini to a floured plate or work surface. Proceed the same way with remaining dough and filling. Let tortellini stand for 30 minutes.
- Bring a pot of generously salted water to a boil; cook tortellini, working in batches, until they float, 6 to 7 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.1 calories, Carbohydrate 26.4 g, Cholesterol 19.2 mg, Fat 3.2 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 132.7 mg, Sugar 0.6 g
BAKED RICOTTA AND SPINACH RIGATONI
This is a one pot, one dish meal. If you can get your hands on smoked mozzarella versus the regular stuff, you'll take the flavor to the next level.
Provided by Dave Lieberman
Categories main-dish
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Cook rigatoni for 5 minutes in a pot of boiling, salted water. Drain and toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Set aside.
- To make the bechamel sauce:
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat and add the shallots and garlic. Sweat the shallots and garlic for a few minutes until softened and but not colored. Add the flour and stir until a smooth paste forms. Gradually whisk in the wine and then the milk. Bring the mixture to a simmer, whisking constantly and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes. Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper, to taste. Let cool slightly.
- Transfer cooled bechamel to a large mixing bowl and add the spinach, ricotta, and eggs. Mix in rigatoni and transfer to a greased 9 by13-inch baking dish. Top with grated mozzarella. Cover loosely with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 20 minutes, or until cheese is lightly browned on top, the center is no longer runny, and the sides are bubbly.
SPINACH AND RICOTTA TORTELLINI WITH RICOTTA AND HERB SAUCE
This is a very quick pasta dish to make that tastes great and makes for a great mid week meal. My son and hubby love this dish, as do I because I can have it on the table in about 20-25 Minutes, which for me is great, when you get in late and do not want to fuss in the kitchen all night.
Provided by The Flying Chef
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 25m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Boil some salted water add tortellini, cook until just soft (al dente), drain.
- Heat oil in a pan, add onion and garlic, cook until onion softens, add wine, cook until almost evaporated, add cream, ricotta and gruyere, stir until cheese melts.
- Stir in herbs and season with pepper, return pasta to pan, toss to coat in sauce and heat through. If sauce is a little thick just add a little water or extra cream.
- Serve immediately sprinkle with extra chives and grated Parmesan if desired.
EASY RICOTTA AND SPINACH TORTELLONI IN TOMATO SAUCE
Wonton wappers make a convenient substitute for pasta when making tortelloni. Sauce can be made one day ahead, tortelloni up to 4 hours ahead. Makes a great vegetarian one-dish meal or serve as a dinner party dish with a salad and crusty bread. Cooking time is approximate. I found this recipe in a Bon Appetit magazine.
Provided by Kumquat the Cats fr
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat 2 teaspoons oil in large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and half garlic; saute 5 minutes.
- Add tomatoes and 3/4 cup basil. Cook 15 minutes to blend flavors, stirring often and adding water if dry. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead up to this point and chilled).
- Heat 1 teaspoon oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and saute 1 minute.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 5 minutes. Squeeze out extra liquid, if any.
- Place spinach in processor. Add ricotta and blend well. Blend in parmesan cheese, and season to taste with salt, pepper and nutmeg to taste.
- Place 1 wonton wrapper on work surface. Brush edges with water and place 1 scant tablespoon filling on one half. Fold diagonally in half forming triange and press edges to seal. Overlap 2 ends together and press to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers and place in single layer on floured baking sheet.
- Working in batches, cook tortelloni in pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl with a slotted spoon.
- Meanwhile, bring tomato sauce to simmer. Spoon over pasta and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup basil to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 322, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 538.6, Carbohydrate 49.1, Fiber 6.9, Sugar 9.4, Protein 15.2
TORTELLINI WITH RICOTTA, SPINACH & BACON
This crunchy and creamy pasta is special enough for summer entertaining
Provided by Jane Hornby
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Pasta
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat the grill. Boil the pasta according to pack instructions, then tip into a colander and cool under gently running water. Meanwhile, grill the bacon on a baking tray until golden and crisp at the edges. When almost ready, tip the walnuts onto the tray to toast a little. Snip the bacon into strips.
- Mix the lemon zest and juice, Parmesan and oil in a large bowl. Season with pepper, then tip in the spinach, tortellini, bacon and walnuts. Toss well, add the ricotta in small blobs, then gently toss. Season to taste, then serve with a drizzle more oil and more Parmesan, if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Fat 14 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 30 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 11 grams protein, Sodium 1.13 milligram of sodium
RICOTTA AND SPINACH TORTELLONI WITH CREAMY PARMIGIANO SAUCE, KALE AND PINE NUTS
Ricotta and spinach tortelloni get the royal treatment in a creamy cheese sauce with kale and pine nuts.
Provided by Allrecipes Member
Categories Pasta by Shape
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- In a large skillet saute garlic in olive oil, until slightly yellow in color. Add kale and saute for 3-4 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Add chicken broth and reduce by half.
- Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer; reduce until thickened.
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and toss with sauce.
- Remove from the heat and stir in cheese and pine nuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 844.4 calories, Carbohydrate 50.6 g, Cholesterol 237 mg, Fat 80.8 g, Fiber 8.1 g, Protein 26.2 g, SaturatedFat 36.7 g, Sodium 872.9 mg, Sugar 1 g
RICOTTA/SPINACH TORTELLONI WITH GORGONZOLA SAUCE & PINE NUTS
Four Cheese Tortelloni con Crema di Gorgonzola e Pinoli - found on barilla.com The recipe is posted just as I found it on the barilla site but we exchanged the pine nuts for slivered almonds and added a pinch of red pepper flakes
Provided by Manami
Categories European
Time 25m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Roast pine nuts or slivered almonds in pan until very lightly browned.
- Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet.
- Add onion, garlic, and red pepper flakes(if using) and saute until transparent.
- Add white wine and whipping cream and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Add Gorgonzola cheese and continue to simmer for 3 minutes.
- Cook Tortelloni according to package directions.
- Add roasted pine nuts, salt, pepper and drained Tortelloni to skillet.
- Turn off heat, cover and let sit for 2 minutes.
- Garnish with chives.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.9, Fat 22.9, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 33, Sodium 533.3, Carbohydrate 4.5, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 1.3, Protein 5.4
SPICY RICOTTA AND SPINACH TORTELLINI
Make and share this Spicy Ricotta and Spinach Tortellini recipe from Food.com.
Provided by BerrySweet
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 15m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- BRING a large pot of water to a boil.
- SAUTE pine nuts and salt in a small saucepan over medium-low heat 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Set aside.
- COOK Tortellini according to package directions.
- MELT butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic to skillet and sauté 1 minute. Add broth, olives, and pepper flakes, and cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
- DRAIN Tortellini, and return to pot. Stir in chicken broth mixture, cheeses, and parsley.
- TRANSFER to a serving platter or bowl. Sprinkle with pine nuts, and garnish with additional grated cheese, if desired. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.6, Fat 25.8, SaturatedFat 8.5, Cholesterol 30.5, Sodium 547.2, Carbohydrate 4.7, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 0.9, Protein 4
TORTELLINI WITH PARMESAN CREAM SAUCE
Absolutely delicious! Cheese filled tortellini in a creamy parmesan sauce with prosciutto and peas. A fabulous entree for a romantic dinner that is fairly quick to put together.
Provided by LexingtonMom
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 28m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook tortellini according to box directions. While it cooks, be sure to assemble all the other ingredients to be at your fingertips for when the directions begin to move quickly.
- Melt butter in large pan over medium heat.
- Add cooked tortellini. Stir gently until coated with butter.
- Add cream and prosciutto ham, combining gently. Cook until mixture thickens slightly, about 5 to 8 minutes.
- Add peas, cheese, and generously pepper (to taste). Turn over several times, allowing cheese to melt before serving.
RICOTTA AND SPINACH TORTELLONI IN TOMATO SAUCE
Categories Garlic Leafy Green Pasta Tomato Sauté Vegetarian Quick & Easy Parmesan Ricotta Winter Boil Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat 3 tablespoons oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and half of garlic; sauté 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and 3/4 cup basil. Cook 15 minutes to blend flavors, stirring often and adding water if dry. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Chill.)
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add remaining garlic; sauté; 1 minute. Add spinach; cook until most of liquid evaporates, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Drain and cool. Squeeze out liquid.
- Place spinach in processor. Add ricotta and blend well. Blend in 1/2 cup Parmesan. Season filling to taste with nutmeg, salt and pepper.
- Place 1 wonton wrapper on work surface. Brush edges with water. Place 1 scant tablespoon filling on 1 half. Fold diagonally in half, forming triangle. Press edges to seal. Overlap 2 ends together; press to adhere. Repeat with remaining wrappers, water and filling. Place in single layer on floured baking sheet. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover with plastic; chill.)
- Working in batches, cook tortelloni in pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer to bowls.
- Meanwhile, bring sauce to simmer. Spoon over pasta. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup basil.
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