Tortellini recipes
Tortellini is ring-shaped pasta made from durum wheat and eggs, and stuffed with meat, cheese or vegetables. It sometimes comes in round, square and triangular shapes. Although artisanal brands may be made by hand using traditional methods, commercial varieties are produced using state-of-the-art pasta machines.
A classic recipe done to perfection: spinach pasta filled with lemony ricotta and topped with a hazelnut pesto. It takes time, but the only tricky element is making sure the tortellini is properly shaped and sealed.
For this recipe you will need a pasta machine and a 9cm/3½in round cutter.
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Buyer's guide
Tortellini can be bought dried and fresh, with a variety of fillings. Fresh gives the best flavour and texture.
Storage
Fresh tortellini should be refrigerated, and can be frozen. Packs of dried tortellini will keep for months.
Preparation
Cook tortellini in boiling water, following the packet instructions. Serve simply with melted butter, or with cream, tomato or mushroom sauces. Tortellini can also be baked in gratins or added to soups.
