Assiette 3 Couleurs Recipe
Composé de Linguine pesto, tortellini gigi ainsi que notre fameux manicotti maison.
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Ingredients
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Linguine Pesto
Tortellini Gigi
Manicotti
Method
Linguine Pesto
- 1
Prepare the Pesto
In a food processor, combine basil leaves, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and olive oil. Blend until smooth. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 2
- 3
Combine
Toss the cooked linguine with the pesto sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve desired consistency.
Tortellini Gigi
- 4
Prepare the Filling
In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, cooked spinach, Parmesan cheese, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper.
- 5
Cook the Tortellini
Cook tortellini in boiling water according to package instructions until they float to the surface. Drain and cool slightly.
- 6
Fill the Tortellini
Stuff each tortellini with the ricotta mixture and set aside.
Manicotti
- 7
Preheat Oven
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- 8
Prepare the Filling
In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, salt, black pepper, and half of the mozzarella cheese.
- 9
Fill the Manicotti
Fill the manicotti shells with the ricotta mixture using a piping bag or spoon.
- 10
Assemble in Baking Dish
Spread a layer of marinara sauce in a baking dish, place filled manicotti on top, and cover with remaining marinara sauce. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- 11
Bake
Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes until bubbly and golden.