Jul 09 2026
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Meat Or Cheese-stuffed Tortellini Recipe

Inspired by Rocco's Restaurant
Time2h
Serves4

Ring-shaped pasta stuffed with your choice of meat or cheese.

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Ingredients

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Pasta

Meat Filling

Cheese Filling

Sauce (Optional)

Method

Pasta Preparation

  1. 1

    Make the Dough

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the eggs. Using a fork, gradually mix the flour into the eggs until a dough forms.

  2. 2

    Knead the Dough

    Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth. Wrap in plastic wrap and let it rest for at least 30 minutes.

Meat Filling Preparation

  1. 3

    Cook the Meat

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef or sausage until browned. Drain excess fat.

  2. 4

    Mix the Filling

    In a bowl, combine cooked meat, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix until well combined.

Cheese Filling Preparation

  1. 5

    Prepare the Cheese Filling

    In a separate bowl, combine ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, egg yolk, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix until smooth and well combined.

Filling and Shaping Tortellini

  1. 6

    Roll Out the Dough

    Divide the rested dough into four pieces. Roll out each piece into thin sheets using a pasta machine or rolling pin.

  2. 7

    Cut and Fill

    Cut the dough into squares (about 2 inches). Place a small spoonful of either meat or cheese filling in the center of each square.

  3. 8

    Shape the Tortellini

    Fold the square diagonally to form a triangle. Press to seal, then bring the two corners of the triangle together to form a ring. Pinch to seal securely.

Cooking Tortellini

  1. 9

    Boil the Tortellini

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Gently drop the tortellini into the boiling water and cook for about 3-4 minutes or until they float to the surface.

  2. 10

    Prepare the Sauce (Optional)

    In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add crushed tomatoes, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10-15 minutes.

  3. 11

    Serve

    Drain the tortellini and serve with the prepared sauce, if desired.

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