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Pumpkin Tortelli

17/11/2023

Pumpkin tortelli is a traditional dish from Emilian cuisine, particularly typical of the Mantova area. Here I present the traditional recipe, and following my tendency to also propose an Italian touch to international recipes, I will suggest a combination that could enrich the dish.

Ingredients

For the egg pasta:

  • 400 g of “00” soft wheat flour
  • 4 eggs

For the filling:

  • 600 g of yellow pumpkin
  • 100 g of amaretti biscuits
  • 100 g of grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg
  • Nutmeg to taste
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

For the dressing:

  • Melted butter to taste
  • Sage leaves
  • Grated Parmesan cheese as desired

Preparation

  1. Start by preparing the egg pasta by pouring the flour into a well on a pastry board, break the eggs into the center, and begin to knead until you obtain a smooth and homogeneous dough. Let it rest covered with a clean cloth.

  2. For the filling, bake the pumpkin in the oven until it becomes soft. Then, mash it with a fork and let it cool down.

  3. In the meantime, crumble the amaretti biscuits finely and add them to the cooled pumpkin along with the Parmesan, egg, a pinch of nutmeg, one of salt, and one of pepper. Blend everything until you obtain a homogeneous filling.

  4. Roll out the egg pasta into thin sheets with the help of a pasta machine or rolling pin. Place small amounts of filling at regular intervals on the sheet, and cover with another layer of pasta.

  5. Press well around the filling to seal the tortelli, then cut them out with a serrated wheel or a cutter.

  6. Cook the tortelli in plenty of boiling salted water for about 3-4 minutes.

  7. Drain them carefully and dress them with melted butter, sage leaves, and a sprinkling of Parmesan.

Curiosity

Pumpkin tortelli can vary slightly in the recipe depending on the location: sometimes mustard and lemon zest are also added to the filling for an extra touch of flavor.

If you want to give a more modern twist, you could try serving the tortelli with a cream of sweet gorgonzola or with a sprinkle of chopped pistachios to add crunchiness and flavor. Enjoy your meal!