Ricotta Tortellini

Health score
6%
Ricotta Tortellini
45 min.
12
795kcal

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Indulge in the delightful experience of making homemade Ricotta Tortellini, a dish that brings the warmth of Italian cuisine right to your kitchen. This recipe is perfect for gatherings, serving up to 12 people, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or festive occasions. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can impress your guests with a dish that looks and tastes like it took hours to create.

The star of this recipe is the creamy, rich filling made from whole-milk ricotta, fresh parsley, and a hint of lemon zest, all perfectly complemented by the warm, nutty flavor of freshly grated nutmeg. Each tortellini is lovingly crafted by hand, encased in a delicate pasta dough that you can roll out to your desired thickness using a pasta machine. The process of folding and sealing each piece is not only satisfying but also a wonderful way to connect with the art of cooking.

Once cooked, these tender tortellini float to the surface, ready to be drizzled with melted butter and topped with finely grated Parmesan cheese. The result is a dish that is not only visually stunning but also bursting with flavor. Whether served as a side dish, a main course, or a lunch option, Ricotta Tortellini is sure to become a beloved favorite in your culinary repertoire. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to create a dish that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • large egg whites beaten
  • large eggs 
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • 0.7 cup parsley fresh minced
  • teaspoon lemon zest 
  • teaspoon nutmeg freshly grated
  • 12 servings parmesan finely grated for serving
  • 0.5 teaspoon sea salt plus more fine
  • 20 ounces whole-milk ricotta cheese 
  • cup butter unsalted melted ()

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • pot
  • cookie cutter
  • stand mixer
  • slotted spoon
  • pasta machine

Directions

  1. Mash all ingredients in a medium bowl until well blendedand smooth. Cover and chill while preparing dough.
  2. Place first 3 ingredients in bowl of a stand mixer with adough hook.
  3. Mix at low speed until dough pulls away from side ofbowl, about 4 minutes.
  4. Place on work surface; knead until smooth,adding water by teaspoonfuls if dry, 2-3 minutes (dough is fairlystiff). Divide in 4, flatten, wrap in plastic, and chill for 30 minutes.
  5. Working with 1 dough round at a time, run dough through widestsetting of a pasta machine. Fold in half; run through machine. Repeat7 times.
  6. Roll through machine without folding, decreasing width settingafter each roll, until 1/16" thick.
  7. Transfer to a floured surface.
  8. Using a 3" cookie cutter, cut dough into circles. Spoon 1 roundedteaspoonful of filling into center of each dough.
  9. Brush edges lightlywith egg white; fold over and press to seal, forming a half-moon shape.Fold and press tips together, moistening with egg white to seal.
  10. Transfer to a lightly floured rimmed baking sheet. DO AHEAD: Can bemade 6 hours ahead. Cover and chill.
  11. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Season with salt; add tortelloni.Simmer, stirring gently, until cooked through, 2–3 minutesafter they begin to float. Using a slotted spoon, divide tortelloniamong bowls.
  12. Drizzle melted butter over and serve with cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Calories795kcal
Protein9.68%
Fat79.72%
Carbs10.6%

Properties

Glycemic Index
17
Glycemic Load
11.83
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
15.110000009122%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
7.18mg
Luteolin
0.04mg
Kaempferol
0.05mg
Myricetin
0.49mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:795.22kcal
39.76%
Fat:70.61g
108.63%
Saturated Fat:44.26g
276.64%
Carbohydrates:21.12g
7.04%
Net Carbohydrates:20.39g
7.42%
Sugar:2g
2.22%
Cholesterol:237.14mg
79.05%
Sodium:660.07mg
28.7%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:19.29g
38.57%
Vitamin K:60.57µg
57.69%
Vitamin A:2473.76IU
49.48%
Calcium:464.47mg
46.45%
Phosphorus:276.33mg
27.63%
Selenium:18.96µg
27.09%
Vitamin B2:0.3mg
17.7%
Folate:53.69µg
13.42%
Vitamin E:1.99mg
13.27%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.51%
Vitamin D:1.53µg
10.23%
Vitamin B12:0.6µg
10.04%
Iron:1.66mg
9.24%
Zinc:1.24mg
8.27%
Manganese:0.17mg
8.27%
Vitamin B3:1.4mg
7.01%
Magnesium:23.1mg
5.77%
Vitamin C:4.65mg
5.64%
Vitamin B5:0.52mg
5.21%
Copper:0.07mg
3.41%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
3.18%
Potassium:109.12mg
3.12%
Fiber:0.72g
2.9%
Source:Epicurious