Sausage and Potato Tortelli

17/11/2023

Here is the recipe for sausage and potato tortelli, with an all-Italian touch that makes them a unique dish with a rich and comforting flavor.

Ingredients

250 g of egg pasta for tortelli (if you need a recipe to prepare the fresh pasta, let me know)
200 g of sausage
300 g of potatoes
50 g of grated Parmesan cheese
1 clove of garlic
1 sprig of rosemary
Salt and pepper to taste
Extra virgin olive oil
Butter to season
Sage (optional)

Preparation

Start by boiling the potatoes in salted water until they are soft. Once ready, drain them and mash them to obtain a puree.
In a pan, cook the crumbled sausage with a drizzle of oil, garlic, and rosemary until it is well browned. If you prefer, you can remove the garlic after flavoring the sausage.
Remove the sausage from the heat and let it cool a little, then mix it with the potato puree. Add the Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper, and mix until you get a homogeneous mixture.
Roll out the egg pasta into thin sheets and place small amounts of the filling at regular intervals on the sheet.
Cover with another sheet of pasta and press around the filling to seal the edges of each tortello well. Make sure to eliminate any air and cut out the tortelli with a serrated wheel or a cutter.
Cook the tortelli in plenty of salted water for about 2-3 minutes or until they float to the surface.
Meanwhile, in a pan, melt a knob of butter and, if you like, add some sage leaves to flavor.
Drain the tortelli and sauté them in the pan with the butter and sage, just long enough to flavor them.
Serve hot with a sprinkling of grated Parmesan cheese.

Curiosity

Tortelli are a type of stuffed pasta typical of some Italian regions, such as Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna. Their preparation varies depending on the area and family tradition. The version proposed here is a reinterpretation that includes the use of sausage and potatoes, but there are many variations, from herbs to different types of cheese or meat. Experiment and find your favorite combination!