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Viewed: 22 - Published at: 2 years agoIngredients
- For the Tortellini:
- Dough:
- 2 1/4-2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
- 1/3 c. water
- 2 eggs
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp. olive oil
- 1 tsp. salt
- Filling:
- 1/2 c. ricotta cheese
- 1/2 c. crab meat (fresh or canned)
- 1/2 tbsp. fresh minced garlic
- 1 c. grated Romano cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp. chopped parsley
- Salt & Pepper to taste
- For Sauce:
- 2 tbsp. butter
- 2-3 tbsp. flour
- 2 c. milk (any kind, fat content does not matter)
- 1 1/2 c. grated fresh parmesan-romano cheese
- Dash salt
- Dash Pepper
Method
- For Pasta:
- 1.Combine 1 c. flour and remaining ingredients in large metal or plastic bowl.
- 2.Beat on low speed 2 minutes, scraping sides of bowl.
- 3.Using a wooden spoon, stir in enough additional flour to make dough soft
- 4.Turn dough onto lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
- 5.Cover dough and let rest for 1/2 hour.
- 6.Combine all ingredients for filling in a bowl and mix well.
- 7.Roll dough to about 1/8 inch thickness and cut into 1 1/2 inch circles.
- 8.Place small amount of filling (1/2-3/4 tsp.) into center of circle and fold circle in half, pressing edges. Wrap folded edge of pasta around your index finger pinching edges together.
- 9.To cook, place tortellinis in rapidly boiling water for 3-4 minutes.
- For Sauce:
- 1.In a small-medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- 2.Using a wire whisk, whisk in 2 tbsp. of flour, salt, and pepper.
- 3.Add milk a small amount at a time, stirring constantly, so as to not get lumps. Stir constantly over heat until sauce thickens slightly (you will see some bubbles). Add more flour if necessary until sauce thickens.
- 4.Remove from heat and stir in grated cheese until it melts.
- 5.Pour over pasta and enjoy!
