Jul 17 2026
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Tortellini In Brodo Recipe

Time3h
Serves6

Tortellini pasta in clear chicken broth.

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Ingredients

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Tortellini

Method

Make the Brodo (Chicken Broth)

  1. 1

    Prepare the vegetables

    Peel and roughly chop the carrots, celery, onion, and garlic.

  2. 2

    Simmer the broth

    Add chicken, vegetables, parsley, salt, peppercorns, and water to a large stockpot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 2–3 hours, skimming off foam as needed.

  3. 3

    Strain the broth

    Remove the chicken and vegetables. Strain the broth through a fine sieve or cheesecloth. Discard solids and reserve the clear broth. Keep warm until ready to serve.

Prepare the Tortellini

  1. 4

    Make the pasta dough

    On a clean surface, mound the flour and form a well in the center. Crack in the eggs and add salt. Gradually incorporate the flour into the eggs and knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Wrap and let rest for 30 minutes.

  2. 5

    Make the filling

    Finely chop or process pork, prosciutto, and mortadella. Mix in Parmesan, nutmeg, salt, and pepper until well combined.

  3. 6

    Roll and cut the pasta

    Roll out the pasta dough into thin sheets using a pasta machine or rolling pin. Cut into 1.5-inch squares.

  4. 7

    Fill and shape tortellini

    Place a small amount of filling (about 1/2 tsp) in the center of each square. Fold into a triangle, press to seal, then bring the corners together to form the classic tortellini shape.

  5. 8

    Cook the tortellini

    Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add tortellini and cook for 3–4 minutes or until they float and are tender.

Assemble the Dish

  1. 9

    Serve

    Ladle hot chicken broth into bowls. Add several tortellini to each bowl. Garnish with additional grated Parmesan if desired and serve hot.

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