Spinach Tortellini

Delight your taste buds with the irresistible charm of homemade Spinach Tortellini, a classic Italian dish packed with fresh, wholesome flavors. This recipe combines tender, handmade pasta envelopes filled with a creamy, savory mixture of blanched spinach, ricotta, and Parmesan cheese, delicately seasoned with nutmeg for subtle warmth. Each tortellini is lovingly crafted and served in a luxurious butter and sage sauce that enhances the earthy, rich flavors of the filling. Perfect for a cozy dinner or an impressive dish to share, this spinach tortellini is an elegant yet approachable recipe that celebrates the art of from-scratch Italian cooking. Serve it with a sprinkle of extra Parmesan cheese for an unforgettable culinary experience! Keywords: Spinach Tortellini recipe, homemade tortellini, fresh pasta, Italian dinner, butter sage sauce.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:50 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 3 large Eggs
• 5 cups Fresh spinach
• 1 cup Ricotta cheese
• 1 cup Grated Parmesan
• 0.25 teaspoons Nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 6 large Fresh sage leaves
• 2 tablespoons Water

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl or on a clean work surface, pour the flour into a mound and create a well in the center.

Step 2

Crack 2 eggs into the well, and use a fork to whisk the eggs while slowly incorporating the flour from the edges of the well.

Step 3

Once the dough starts coming together, knead it with your hands for 8-10 minutes until it is smooth and elastic. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.

Step 4

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the spinach and blanch for 2 minutes until wilted. Remove the spinach, drain, and cool under cold running water.

Step 5

Squeeze out as much water as possible from the spinach and finely chop it.

Step 6

In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped spinach, ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Mix well until the filling is creamy and uniform.

Step 7

Divide the pasta dough into 4 portions. Working with one piece at a time, roll out the dough on a floured surface until it’s very thin (use a pasta machine if you have one).

Step 8

Cut the pasta into 3-inch squares using a knife or a pastry cutter.

Step 9

Place 1 teaspoon of the spinach filling in the center of each square. Brush the edges with water using your fingers.

Step 10

Fold the pasta square diagonally to form a triangle, pressing the edges tightly to seal.

Step 11

Bring the two bottom corners of the triangle together to form a tortellini shape and press to seal. Repeat with remaining dough and filling.

Step 12

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the tortellini and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until they float to the surface.

Step 13

While the tortellini cooks, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sage leaves and cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

Step 14

Remove the tortellini with a slotted spoon and transfer to the butter and sage sauce. Toss gently to coat.

Step 15

Serve the spinach tortellini warm, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(982.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2315.7

Total Fat 108.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 59.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Cholesterol 890.0mg	0%
Sodium 3305.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 233.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.7g	0%
Total Sugars 2.5g
Protein 112.4g	0%

Vitamin D 131.5IU	0%
Calcium 2184.0mg	0%
Iron 22.4mg	0%
Potassium 1156.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.3%

Protein: 19.1%

Carbs: 39.6%