Jul 14 2026
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Tortellini Recipe

Inspired by Tortellino d'Oro
Time45m
Serves4

Napoletana or Butter & Sage Sauce

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Ingredients

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Pasta

Napoletana Sauce

Butter & Sage Sauce

Method

Cooking the Tortellini

  1. 1

    Boil Water

    In a large pot, bring 4-5 liters of water to a boil. Add 1 tsp of salt.

  2. 2

    Cook Tortellini

    Add the tortellini to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions, usually about 3-5 minutes or until they float to the surface.

  3. 3

    Drain

    Once cooked, drain the tortellini in a colander and set aside.

Making the Napoletana Sauce

  1. 4

    Heat Oil

    In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.

  2. 5

    Sauté Garlic

    Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

  3. 6

    Add Tomatoes

    Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes, and stir well.

  4. 7

    Season Sauce

    Add fresh basil leaves, 1 tsp of salt, 0.5 tsp of black pepper, and 1 tsp of sugar. Stir to combine.

  5. 8

    Simmer

    Reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  6. 9

    Combine with Tortellini

    Add the cooked tortellini to the sauce and toss gently to coat.

Making the Butter & Sage Sauce

  1. 10

    Melt Butter

    In a separate skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.

  2. 11

    Add Sage

    Once the butter is melted and bubbling, add the fresh sage leaves and cook for about 2-3 minutes until the sage is crispy.

  3. 12

    Season

    Add 0.5 tsp of salt and stir well.

  4. 13

    Combine with Tortellini

    Pour the butter and sage sauce over the cooked tortellini and toss to combine.

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