CHEESE TORTELLINI WITH NUTTY HERB SAUCE

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I enjoyed this as made as directed, but I intend to experiment by using blue cheese instead of the ricotta, and/or mascarpone. versatile recipe, I also didn't have walnuts so I used almonds, but walnuts might be the better choice. Feel free to experiment! Oh, I used a 400 gr packet of tortellini, that's what I had. Use the variety that suits you, I think a butternut-filled tortellini might be lovely with this. There's no garlic used, and I didn't add any this time, but hey, I like garlic! Next time, maybe! Finish off with a good grinding of black pepper. From "Kitchen Classics : The Italian Kitchen"

Provided by Karen Elizabeth

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

500 g ricotta-filled tortellini or 500 g ravioli
60 g butter
100 g walnuts, finely chopped
100 g pine nuts
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
60 g ricotta cheese
60 ml cream
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Add the pasta to a large pot of rapidly boiling water and cook until al dente.
  • Drain and return to the pot.
  • To make the sauce:.
  • Heat the butter in a heavy-based frying pan over medium heat until foaming. Add the walnuts and pine nuts and stir for 5 minutes, or until golden brown. Add the herbs and season. Remove from heat.
  • Beat the ricotta with the cream. Stir in the nuts and herb mixture.
  • Add the sauce to the pasta and toss to combine.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 894.3, Fat 61.2, SaturatedFat 19.1, Cholesterol 109.2, Sodium 896.4, Carbohydrate 66.6, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 2.8, Protein 26.3

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