Tortellini, How To Make Homemade Tortellini, Basic Tortellini Recipe
by Tarla Dalal
Tortellini is an amazing ring-shaped pasta that is sure to attract everyone with its interesting appearance. Since the shape is not very complex, it is also ideal to make at home.
This is a typical, basic Tortellini recipe, where the pasta is boiled with a stuffing of cheese, herbs and seasonings. You can feel free to vary the filling – try your luck with other ingredients like spinach, cheese or corn.
Once done, combine the pasta with any sauce of your choice to make a truly delicious treat!
Have a go at other recipes like the Herb Tortellini with Garlic Butter or Tortellini with Sun Dried Tomato Pesto Sauce .
Tortellini, How To Make Homemade Tortellini, Basic Tortellini Recipe
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 24 tortellini
1 cup plain flour (maida)
2 tbsp olive oil
salt to taste
1 tbsp oil for cooking
To Be Mixed Into Cheese Mixture
1/4 cup grated processed cheese
1/2 tsp dried mixed herbs
1/2 tsp dry red chilli flakes (paprika)
- Method
- Combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl, mix well and knead it into semi-soft dough, using enough water.
- Cover the dough with a damp muslin cloth for 15 minutes.
- Divide the dough into 2 equal portions.
- Roll out each portion of the dough into 250 mm. ( 10”) diameter circle using a little plain flour for rolling.
- Cut into circles using a 50 mm. (2”) cookie cutter or a vaati to get 5 roundels.
- Keep doing till all the dough is over, to get 20 roundels in all.
- Place one roundel on a clean, dry surface and put ½ tsp of cheese mixture in the center.
- Fold over to make a semi-circle and press the edges lightly with your fingers to seal it.
- Bring both the corners of the semi-circle one over the other and again pinch it with your fingers to seal it together.
- Repeat steps 7 to 9 to make the remaining 19 tortellini.
- Boil enough water in a deep non-stick pan, with salt and oil.
- Add the prepared tortellini, few at a time and cook on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Drain and use as required.
| Energy | 36 cal |
| Protein | 0.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.4 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Fat | 2.1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0.8 mg |
| Vitamin A | 20.3 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg |
| Folic Acid | 0 mcg |
| Calcium | 7.6 mg |
| Iron | 0.1 mg |
| Magnesium | 0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 0.4 mg |
| Potassium | 6 mg |
| Zinc | 0 mg |
Basic tortellini recipe.. much needed recipe.. as i put other stuffing inside of spinach and cheese.. it was really nice creamy and cheesy..