Basic Tortellini Pasta Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 12 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 42 minutes
🥄 Servings: Not specified
📈 Aggregated Rating: 5/5 Stars
🍽️ Category: European
🔍 Keywords: Healthy, < 60 Mins, Easy
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 cups | Flour |
| 1 tsp | Salt |
| 3 | Eggs |
| 1 tbsp | Water |
| 1 tsp | Oil |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 414.9
- Fat: 10.1g
- Saturated Fat: 2.3g
- Cholesterol: 186mg
- Sodium: 124.5mg
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 2.2g
- Sugar: 0.4g
- Protein: 14.9g
Instructions:
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Mix flour and salt in a large bowl until well combined, creating a base for your tortellini dough.
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Create a well in the center of the flour mixture, making space for the wet ingredients.
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Whisk together the eggs, oil, and water in a separate bowl until thoroughly combined, creating a smooth liquid mixture.
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Gradually add the wet ingredients to the center of the flour well, mixing them into the dry ingredients slowly until a dough forms.
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Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface, and knead it gently until it becomes smooth and elastic, adding more water if needed to achieve the right consistency.
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Allow the dough to rest for thirty minutes in a lightly oiled bowl, covering it with plastic wrap to prevent drying out.
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After the resting period, divide the dough into equal portions and roll each portion out into thin circles, approximately 2 inches in diameter.
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Place a small amount of filling (such as cheese, meat, or vegetables) in the center of each dough circle.
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Fold the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape, then press the edges together to seal, forming a tortellini shape. You can use your finger to help shape and seal the pasta.
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In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the tortellini in 2-3 batches for about 6 minutes or until they are firm to the touch.
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Once cooked, drain the tortellini and add them to your favorite sauce, tossing gently to coat each pasta piece evenly.
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Serve your delicious homemade tortellini pasta hot, garnished with grated cheese, fresh herbs, or a sprinkle of black pepper, and enjoy!