BASIC TORTELLINI PASTA

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Make and share this Basic Tortellini Pasta recipe from Food.com.

Provided by spatchcock

Categories     European

Time 42m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups flour
1 pinch salt
3 eggs
1 tablespoon oil
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • Mix flour and salt in a bowl.
  • Create a well with the flour and salt.
  • Whisk together the three eggs, oil and water thoroughly.
  • Add wet ingredients little by little to center of flour well, mixing gradually until dough becomes a ball.
  • Turn onto a lightly floured surface, and knead until ball is smooth and elastic.
  • Add more water if necessary.
  • Allow to rest for thirty minutes in a lightly oiled bowl, covered with plastic wrap.
  • After thirty minutes, cut dough into circles that are approximately 2 inches in diameter.
  • Place 1/2 to 3/4 tsp of filling in center of dough circle, fold over into a half moon shape, and then join edges around your finger, forming a circle shape.
  • Cook tortellini in 2-3 batches, in hot salty boiling water for 6 minutes or until firm.
  • Drain, and then add to sauce!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414.9, Fat 10.1, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 186, Sodium 124.5, Carbohydrate 64, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 0.4, Protein 14.9

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