Tortellini Recipe

By Jon Andrew

About This Recipe

There are many pastas to choose from and making your own pasta is easy, Tortellini are ring shaped pasta , typically filled with meats and cheese. You can put what you like in these little fellas and they are going to taste fantastic. I fill my Tortellini with Sausage Meat, Homemade Sausage meat is best.

Tortellini is often served with an Italian Tomato Pasta Sauce such as Marinara Sauce or Mascarpone Sauce. I like Tortellini with Couscous but it is great served on its own. ...

Origins of Tortellini
The origins of tortellini can be traced back to the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy, particularly the city of Bologna, where this iconic pasta has become a symbol of local culinary tradition.

Historical accounts suggest that tortellini may have been inspired by the shape of the female navel, a detail that reflects the deep connection between food and culture in Italian society.

The earliest documented references to tortellini date back to the 12th century, although it is likely that variations of this stuffed pasta existed even earlier, evolving through generations of home cooks and regional influences.

Traditionally, tortellini is filled with a mixture of meats, such as pork and prosciutto, combined with cheese and spices, creating a rich and savoury flavour.

The pasta is typically served in a broth or with a light sauce, allowing the delicate flavours of the filling to shine through.

Over the centuries, tortellini has transcended its humble beginnings, becoming a popular dish not only in Italy but also around the world, celebrated for its intricate craftsmanship and the warmth it brings to family gatherings and festive occasions.

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Serves: Two

Tricky

Cook in: 5 min

Prep: 40 min

What equipment do you need ?

Pasta Machine

Small Pastry cutter

colander

Food Processor

What is Tortellini?

Tortellini are pasta originally from the Italian region of Emilia. Traditionally they are stuffed with a mix of meat, Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, egg and nutmeg and served in capon broth. In the area of origin they are usually sold fresh or home-made.

Tortellins are sometimes called the Belly button pasta because of its resemblance and shape.

Today you can buy tortellini in ready made packets, ready to cook and serve up with a Marinara or other pasta sauce.

How to make Tortellini

Cuisine: Italian

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Ingredients Nutrition Cost

For the Tortellini
3 -4 sheets of fresh pasta
Sausage meat for filling

For the Sauce
1 Tin of chopped tomatoes
1 diced red onion
1 teaspoon of lazy garlic
1 teaspoon of Tarragon

*Can be VegetarianNut free

Health & Nutrition: This is based on 190g serving

Calories: 363High
Protein: 23g
Fat: 14g
Carbohydrates: 34gHigh
Fiber: 1.1g
Sugar: 0.4gLow

Low sugarHigh calories

Cost to make:
£2.99 / $3.78 (Est.)

*Prices may vary.

Cooking Instructions

Roll your pasta through a pasta machine into sheets.
Using a 2.5 inch cutter or glass , cut out about 12 to 16 tortellini rounds.
Add half a teaspoon of filling to the centre of each round, then fold into a pasty shape.
Fold back the tortellini and crimp the end together to form a ringed shape.
With a pan of boiling water on the stove simmering , add the tortellini to the pan and cook for 5 minutes.
Drain into a colander and serve straight away.

For the Sauce