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Servings: 0

INGREDIENTS
 

Dough:

  • cups/300 grams finely milled pasta flour
  • 8 egg yolks
  • 1 whole egg
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil

Filling:

  • tablespoons/50 grams butter
  • 1 bunch asparagus, tough ends trimmed
  • ½ white onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 heaping tablespoon mascarpone cheese
  • 1 heaping tablespoon ricotta cheese
  • 1.75 ounces/50 grams grated Parmesan
  • Juice and zest of ½ lemon

INSTRUCTIONS

  • On a clean work surface, create a well with the flour. In the center, add the salt, olive oil, egg yolks, and whole egg. Using a fork, gradually incorporate the flour into the eggs, stirring in a circular motion. Once combined, knead the dough by hand for about 7 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
  • Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
  • Meanwhile, heat a wide pan over medium heat. Melt the butter and sauté the onion and garlic until softened.
  • Add the trimmed asparagus and cook until tender. Remove from heat and let cool.
  • Transfer the mixture to a blender. Add the cheeses, lemon zest, and juice, and blend until smooth. Transfer the filling to a piping bag and refrigerate until needed.
  • Once the pasta dough has chilled, roll it out using a pasta machine to a thickness of setting 7.
  • Lightly flour between rolls as needed. Cut the dough into circles and pipe a small amount of the asparagus filling in the center of each. Lightly moisten the edges with water, fold into a half-moon shape, and press to seal. Bring the two corners together to form a tortellini shape. At this stage, the tortellini can be frozen for later use.
  • To cook, bring a pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Cook the tortellini for 3–4 minutes until they float to the surface.
  • Serve with a butter-sage sauce and a generous amount of grated Parmesan. Enjoy!

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