Ricotta and Spinach Tortelloni in Tomato Sauce

  1. Heat 3 tablespoons oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add onion and half of garlic; saute 5 minutes.
  3. Add tomatoes and 3/4 cup basil.
  4. Cook 15 minutes to blend flavors, stirring often and adding water if dry.
  5. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. (Can be made 1 day ahead.
  7. Chill.)
  8. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large saucepan over medium heat.
  9. Add remaining garlic; saute; 1 minute.
  10. Add spinach; cook until most of liquid evaporates, stirring often, about 5 minutes.
  11. Drain and cool.
  12. Squeeze out liquid.
  13. Place spinach in processor.
  14. Add ricotta and blend well.
  15. Blend in 1/2 cup Parmesan.
  16. Season filling to taste with nutmeg, salt and pepper.
  17. Place 1 wonton wrapper on work surface.
  18. Brush edges with water.
  19. Place 1 scant tablespoon filling on 1 half.
  20. Fold diagonally in half, forming triangle.
  21. Press edges to seal.
  22. Overlap 2 ends together; press to adhere.
  23. Repeat with remaining wrappers, water and filling.
  24. Place in single layer on floured baking sheet.
  25. (Can be made 4 hours ahead.
  26. Cover with plastic; chill.)
  27. Working in batches, cook tortelloni in pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes.
  28. Using slotted spoon, transfer to bowls.
  29. Meanwhile, bring sauce to simmer.
  30. Spoon over pasta.
  31. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup basil.

olive oil, onion, garlic, tomatoes, fresh basil, spinach, ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, ground nutmeg, wrappers

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/ricotta-and-spinach-tortelloni-in-tomato-sauce-102856 (may not work)

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