PASTA: Tortellini is a family favourite that started with home-made ones, then evolving to the store-bought varieties that are on the whole of excellent quality.

BASIC TORTELLINI:

 

 

 

1 quantity of fresh pasta dough, see posted recipe                                         

filling of choice

 

 

 

To make tortellini: Using a pasta machine with rollers set to the thinnest setting, roll out pasta into sheets. Cut the sheets into 2-inch squares.

 

Place 1 tsp. filling in the center of each square. Fold the opposite corners together to form a triangle and press the edges firmly to seal. Bring the long points of the triangle together and join with firm pressure. Continue filling and shaping tortellini until all the pasta sheets and fillings are used.

 

Cook tortellini in a large pot of boiling salted water for 6-7 minutes or until filling is cooked. Drain and toss with desired sauces.