HOW TO: Fresh Cheese Tortellini
Homemade tortellini takes time as each one requires hand filling and shaping. It’s time well spent for those of us that enjoy the process of cooking.
It is recommended to use both a Cuisinart Food Processor and Pasta Roller Kitchenaid attachment in this recipe.
HOW TO: Fresh Cheese Tortellini
Step 1: Food Processor
To the bowl of a food processor, add:
1 1/2 cups flour
2 eggs
1/2 tsp salt
2 Tbsp water
Process until mixture appears like sand. Using your hands, press into a ball and transfer to a bowl. Cover tightly with plastic wrap.
Allow to rest ~30 minutes.
Step 2: Cheese Filling
To a small bowl, add:
4 oz cream cheese
2 Tbsp parmesan cheese
1/4 tsp garlic powder
Stir together. Set aside.
Step 3: Kitchenaid Pasta Attachment
Using the Pasta Roller Kitchenaid attachment, prepare the Tortellini squares:
Note: between steps, keep the pasta covered so that it doesn’t dry out.
Divide dough into 4 equal pieces, kneading each into a disk
Starting with setting 1, run each piece of pasta through
Repeat at each number setting, flouring sheet lightly between rolls
Final setting will be 6 on the Kitchenaid Pasta Roller
Using a sharp knife or bench scraper, cut each pasta sheet into squares (1 1/2” to 2”)
Lightly flour between squares to prevent sticking together
Step 4: Fill & Shape
Select a square:
Using a pastry brush, dab a bit of water all around the edge
Place ~1/2 tsp of prepared filling in the center
Fold one corner diagonally to the opposite, creating a triangle
Press around the edge to seal
Wrap the ends together to form a circle, pressing tightly to seal
Place prepared tortellini onto floured sheet pan
Repeat with remaining squares until all are filled & shaped
Freeze or cook immediately.
Brenda’s tips:
Serving size: 4 servings
Some serving possibilities:
Most basic: add to simmering beef stock, cooking for about 5 minutes, and serve
Use prepared pasta in Tortellini Sausage Soup
Cook and then serve with your favorite pasta sauce
Window to B’s kitchen . . .
Making tortellini with Vivian (:
