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Tortellini with Cheese, Ham, Peas & Mortadella
Light and flavorful, dinner was on the table within 40 minutes.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 931 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
Tortellini
- 1 cup cooked in butter peas
- ¾ cup whole milk ricotta
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese finely grated
- 6 slices mortadella
- 3 slices ham
- 1 egg
- ⅕ teaspoon nutmeg
- salt and pepper
- 28 ounces wonton wrappers (2 packages or 64 wrappers)
Broth
- 8 cups chicken broth
Instructions
- In a large food processor add peas, ricotta, parmesan cheese, mortadella, ham, egg, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Blend well until nicely mixed almost to paste like consistency. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
- On a clean and dry surface trim the wonton wrapper down to 2-inch square. Save the scraps for a later use.
- Get a small dish of room temperature water.
- Place the trimmed wonton on the clean surface and add 1/2 teaspoon of tortellini filling in the middle of it.
- With your finger, dab water all along the sides. Fold diagonally over the dough, ensuring the filling is in the middle, and seal. Slightly roll the long part over. (1/8 turn)
- Dab some water on the outer lower corners, wrap around your finger, and seal the two lower extremities. Will look like a ring with a small filling in the middle.
- Repeat until all the filling is done.
- Meanwhile in a larger wide moth pot, bring the chicken broth to a gentle boil. Add the tortellini. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until the tortellini are coming to the surface.
- Serve hot in shallow bowls, grate fresh parmesan cheese over it.
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Notes
- Storage and Reheating Instructions
- Properly storing and reheating this homemade tortellini recipe is crucial to maintaining its taste and texture.
- Refrigerator:
- If you have leftovers, allow them to cool completely before storing them. Place the cooled tortellini in an airtight container and refrigerate. They should keep well for up to 3-4 days.
- Reheating:
- To reheat, gently warm them in a pan over medium heat until hot. If your tortellini is served in broth, it's best to store the pasta and broth separately to avoid the tortellini from getting too soft.
- Freezing:
- If making a big batch for long-term storage, tortellini can be frozen.
- Arrange the uncooked tortellini on a baking sheet in a single layer and freeze until solid. Once frozen, transfer them to a zip-top bag and store them in the freezer for up to three months.
- You can cook them directly from frozen. Just add a couple of extra minutes to the cooking time.
- Whether you're enjoying them fresh or reheating leftovers, homemade tortellini are a delightful treat that brings a touch of Italian tradition to your table.
Nutrition Information
Calories
931kcal
(47%)
Carbohydrates
130g
(43%)
Protein
46g
(92%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
126mg
(42%)
Sodium
3665mg
(153%)
Potassium
597mg
(17%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
405IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
375mg
(38%)
Iron
9mg
(50%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 931
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 931kcal | 47% |
| Carbohydrates | 130g | 43% |
| Protein | 46g | 92% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 126mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 3665mg | 153% |
| Potassium | 597mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 405IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 375mg | 38% |
| Iron | 9mg | 50% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.