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Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 tablespoon water

Method

  • Mix flour and salt in a bowl.
  • Create a well with the flour and salt.
  • Whisk together the three eggs, oil and water thoroughly.
  • Add wet ingredients little by little to center of flour well, mixing gradually until dough becomes a ball.
  • Turn onto a lightly floured surface, and knead until ball is smooth and elastic.
  • Add more water if necessary.
  • Allow to rest for thirty minutes in a lightly oiled bowl, covered with plastic wrap.
  • After thirty minutes, cut dough into circles that are approximately 2 inches in diameter.
  • Place 1/2 to 3/4 tsp of filling in center of dough circle, fold over into a half moon shape, and then join edges around your finger, forming a circle shape.
  • Cook tortellini in 2-3 batches, in hot salty boiling water for 6 minutes or until firm.
  • Drain, and then add to sauce!