Meat tortellini
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. I won't argue that ready-made tortellini can now be bought in almost any store, but they will taste much better if you make them yourself. To help you handle this task more easily, I'm offering you a detailed recipe for meat-filled tortellini with photos. I assure you, preparing this Italian dish is no more difficult than making dumplings, but the taste is significantly better and more interesting. Serving tortellini for lunch or dinner will surely surprise and delight your family. And with this simple meat tortellini recipe, the whole process won't take much time at all—you'll blink and find delicious, steaming dumplings on your table. The dish is now ready to be served.
Instructions
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Step 1
Sift the flour and mix it with a pinch of salt. Form a mound with the flour and make a small indentation in the center. Break 3 eggs into the indentation, add water and olive oil, then knead the dough. Knead thoroughly for at least 5–10 minutes until the dough becomes smooth and elastic. Let it rest for 10–15 minutes.
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Step 2
Now let's prepare the filling. Steam the chicken fillet in advance (or boil it), then let it cool slightly. Blanch the spinach in boiling water for just a minute, then let it cool as well, and chop it finely. Finely dice the chicken fillet and place it in a bowl. Add the spinach, chopped ham, beaten egg, 2 tablespoons of cream, and the same amount of grated Parmesan. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly.
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Step 3
Sprinkle a flat surface with flour and roll out the dough into a thin sheet. Cut out circles about 5 cm in diameter (you can also cut into squares, whichever you prefer).
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Step 4
Place a small amount of the prepared filling in the center of each circle, moisten the edges of the circle with water, and seal them together.
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Step 5
Connect the corners and fasten them to each other.
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Step 6
Pour water into a saucepan, salt it once it boils, and add the tortellini. While the tortellini are cooking, prepare the sauce. Slice the mushrooms and sauté them until the liquid evaporates. Simmer the cream in a saucepan over low heat for 2 minutes, then, as it begins to thicken, add the sautéed mushrooms and grated Parmesan. Continue cooking the mixture, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens. Place the cooked tortellini onto serving plates, pour the sauce over them, sprinkle with pepper, and serve. Enjoy your meal!