How To Make Tortellini with Barbara Lynch

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Cottage cheese reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Grana padano offers a similar flavor at a lower cost.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: ghee

💰Cheaper: margarine

Margarine is a budget-friendly alternative with similar cooking properties.

Start by mixing tipo zero flour and salt in a bowl.

Add 2 eggs and 4 egg yolks to the flour and mix using the well method, incorporating the flour slowly until it comes together.

Knead the dough gently, being careful not to overwork it, then let it rest for a few minutes.

In a separate pan, heat olive oil and add chopped onion and garlic, cooking until translucent, about 7 minutes.

Add white wine to the pan and cook down, then add crushed tomatoes and let simmer for about 10 minutes.

Stir in fresh basil, reserving some for garnish, and set the marinara sauce aside.

Prepare the filling by combining 16 ounces of fresh ricotta, 1 egg, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and fresh nutmeg in a bowl.

Transfer the filling to a piping bag for easier filling of the pasta.

Roll out the rested dough by hand (as the pasta machine jammed) until it's thin, about a quarter inch thick.

Cut the rolled dough into quarter-inch squares, trimming any uneven edges.

Pipe the ricotta filling into the center of each square, then fold the dough over to create a triangle, sealing the edges tightly.

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, then add the tortellini carefully, ensuring the water remains boiling.

Cook the tortellini until they float, then give them an additional 2 minutes before removing them from the water.

Let the tortellini rest in a bowl with olive oil to prevent sticking.

Serve the tortellini with the marinara sauce, adding fresh Parmesan cheese, and garnish with parsley crumbs and a drizzle of olive oil.

Cooking Techniques

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