Tortellini Alla Panna Recipe
Home-style pasta filled with beef, veal and a touch of Spinach, blended in a cream sauce with mushrooms, prosciutto ham & mozzarella
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Ingredients
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Pasta Filling
Pasta Dough
Cream Sauce
Garnish
Method
Prepare the Filling
- 1
- 2
Make the Pasta Dough
- 3
Prepare the Dough
In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Make a well in the center, add the eggs, and mix until a dough forms.
- 4
Knead and Rest
Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth. Wrap in plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes.
Assemble the Tortellini
- 5
Roll out the Dough
Divide the dough into four portions. Roll out one portion to about 1mm thick. Keep the rest covered.
- 6
Cut and Fill
Cut the dough into squares (about 5cm x 5cm). Place a teaspoon of the meat mixture in the center of each square. Fold the square into a triangle and press edges tightly.
- 7
Shape the Tortellini
Bring the two corners of the triangle together to form a ring. Press to seal. Repeat with remaining dough and filling.
Prepare the Cream Sauce
- 8
- 9
Add Cream and Prosciutto
Stir in the heavy cream, chopped prosciutto, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- 10
Incorporate Mozzarella
Add shredded mozzarella to the sauce, stirring until melted and smooth.
Cook and Serve
- 11
Cook the Tortellini
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the tortellini for about 4-5 minutes, or until they float to the surface.
- 12
Combine with Sauce
Drain the tortellini and gently mix them with the cream sauce until well coated.
- 13
Serve
Plate the tortellini and garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.
