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Tortelloni with Butter and Sage

17/11/2023

Tortelloni with Butter and Sage is a dish from the Emilian tradition, simple but full of flavor. Here’s how to prepare them:

Ingredients for Tortelloni (if homemade):

  • 400 g of soft wheat flour
  • 4 eggs
  • 300 g of ricotta cheese
  • Nutmeg
  • 50 g of grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt to taste

Ingredients for the Sauce:

  • 100 g of butter
  • A bunch of fresh sage leaves
  • Salt
  • grated Parmesan cheese for serving

Preparation of the Tortelloni:

  1. Prepare the egg pasta by working the flour with the eggs and a pinch of salt. After obtaining an elastic dough, let it rest covered for about 30 minutes.

  2. Roll out the dough into a thin sheet and cut it into squares of about 5-6 cm per side.

  3. For the filling, mix the ricotta with the Parmesan, a grating of nutmeg, and salt to taste.

  4. Place a teaspoon of filling in the center of each square of pasta and fold over into a triangle or hat shape, sealing the edges well.

Preparation of the Sauce:

  1. Melt the butter in a pan and add the washed sage leaves. Let it flavor for a couple of minutes until the butter is slightly golden.

Cooking the Tortelloni:

  1. Cook the tortelloni in boiling salted water for a few minutes until they float to the surface.

  2. Drain them gently and transfer them to the pan with the butter and sage, mixing well.

Finishing and Serving:

  1. Plate the tortelloni and sprinkle with plenty of grated Parmesan cheese.

Serve the hot tortelloni immediately, and enjoy the harmony of the melted brown butter with the aromatic touch of sage, which deliciously combines with the fresh ricotta and Parmesan in the filling. Enjoy your meal!