Westphalian Tortellini Recipes

WESTPHALIAN TORTELLINI

Steps:

• Prepare tortellini according to directions on package.
• In a sauce pan, melt butter.
• Add ham and saute for one minute.
• Add the rest of the ingredients, and bring to a boil.
• Add cooked tortellini and mix well.
• Serve immediately.

PROSCIUTTO TORTELLINI

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to package directions.
• Meanwhile, in large skillet, combine flour and cream until smooth.
• Stir in cheeses. Bring to boil, cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat.
• Drain tortellini, add to the cheese sauce.
• Stir in prosciutto, peas, pepper. garlic powder and flakes.
• Cook for 5 minutes or until heated through.

RED AND WHITE TORTELLINI

Steps:

• To make Tomato Sauce:.
• Melt butter and saute garlic and onion until tender.
• Add tomato sauce and bring to boil.
• Reduce heat, cover and simmer 10 minutes.
• Cook tortellini according to package directions.
• To make Mushroom Sauce:.
• Melt butter and saute mushrooms and green onion until tender.
• Sprinkle with flour, and gradually stir in milk.
• Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture thickens to consistency of mushroom soup.
• Remove from heat.
• Stir in parmesan cheese, salt and pepper to taste.
• Add mushroom parmesan sauce to cooked, drained tortellini.
• TO SERVE:.
• Spread tomato sauce over bottom of a large shallow casserole.
• Spoon tortellini mushroom mixture on top leaving a red border of tomato sauce.
• Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and additional parmesan cheese.
• Place under broiler until cheese is melted and golden.
• Serve immediately.

BASIC TORTELLINI PASTA

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!