Vegan Homemade Beef Tortellini

Indulge in a culinary masterpiece with this Vegan Homemade Beef Tortellini recipe, a plant-based twist on the classic Italian favorite! Perfectly crafted from scratch, the tender homemade dough—made with a blend of all-purpose and semolina flours—encases a savory filling of plant-based ground beef, aromatic onions, garlic, and fresh herbs like basil and oregano. Enhanced with umami-rich soy sauce, nutritional yeast, and tomato paste, the filling delivers bold, hearty flavors that will delight vegans and non-vegans alike. This recipe takes just over an hour to prepare and offers hands-on techniques like kneading and shaping tortellini, making it as fun as it is rewarding. Serve these delectable little pasta pockets with your favorite vegan sauce or a simple drizzle of olive oil and fresh basil for a restaurant-quality dish that’s perfect for dinner parties or comforting weeknight meals.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:45 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Semolina flour
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.75 cup Water
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 8 ounces Plant-based ground beef
• 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh basil, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Tomato paste

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, semolina flour, and salt. Gradually add water and 1 tablespoon of olive oil while stirring until a dough forms.

Step 2

Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Wrap in plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes.

Step 3

Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sauté for 5 minutes until soft and translucent.

Step 4

Add the plant-based ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned, about 5 minutes.

Step 5

Stir in soy sauce, nutritional yeast, dried oregano, black pepper, and tomato paste. Mix well to combine and cook for another 2 minutes. Add fresh basil and remove from heat. Let it cool.

Step 6

After the dough has rested, roll it out on a floured surface until it's about 1/16th of an inch thick.

Step 7

Using a round cutter or glass (about 3 inches in diameter), cut out circles of dough. Place a teaspoon of the filling in the center of each circle.

Step 8

Fold the dough in half to form a semi-circle and press the edges to seal. Then, bring the two corners together to form a ring, pressing to seal.

Step 9

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the tortellini and cook for 4-5 minutes, or until they float to the top.

Step 10

Drain the tortellini and serve with your favorite vegan sauce or a drizzle of olive oil and more fresh basil.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(926.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2037.0

Total Fat 67.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3755.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 280.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.2g	0%
Total Sugars 9.6g
Protein 83.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 235.9mg	0%
Iron 23.0mg	0%
Potassium 1650.3mg	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: 29.5%

Protein: 16.1%

Carbs: 54.4%