INGREDIENTS

INSTRUCTIONS

* Note: See the "Basic Fresh Egg Pasta" and "Basic Tomato Sauce" recipes
which are included in this collection.
To make the filling: Mix the gorgonzola, ricotta, eggs, cinnamon, and 1/4
cup of the grated cheese in a large stainless steel mixing bowl until
smooth and homogenous. Set aside.
To assemble the tortelli: Roll the Basic Fresh Egg Pasta dough out into 4
sheets. Lay 1 sheet of pasta on a lightly-floured cutting board. Starting 1
inch from the top side of the sheet of the pasta, place "spots" of 1
teaspoon filling mixture in horizontal rows. Each "spot" should be about 2
inches from the previous one. Repeat this for half of the sheet. The idea
is to fold the bottom half of the pasta up over the "spots" and then press
down the pasta around each mound of filling.
Using a 2-inch round pastry cutter, either jagged or straight edge, cut out
the individual tortelli. Remove them one by one from the board, carefully
pressing the edges together all around to eliminate any air pockets and
securing the pasta together. Place on a floured board or plate and continue
with the remaining pasta sheets until filling is finished. If the tortelli
are not to be cooked within the hour, cover with a cotton dish towel and
set aside.
Boil 6 quarts water and add 2 tablespoons salt.
To make the sauce: In a large 12- to 14-inch skillet, heat the Basic Tomato
Sauce, butter and walnut pieces, until the butter is melted, set aside.
Drop the tortelli into the boiling water and cook at a low boil. Fresh
tortelli will cook very quickly no more that 1 to 2 minutes. You will know
they are done when they float to the top of the water. (If the tortelli
have dried, you may have to increase the cooking time from 2 to 4 minutes.)
To complete the dish: Carefully remove the tortelli from the water with a
slotted spoon. Place the pasta into the sauce pan and coat lightly with the
sauce by shaking gently back and forth. Pour into a warm serving dish.
Sprinkle with grated cheese and serve immediately.
Source: MOLTO MARIO with Mario Batali From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show #
MB-5604)
Per serving: 537 Calories (kcal); 51g Total Fat; (81% calories from fat);
22g Protein; 4g Carbohydrate; 235mg Cholesterol; 4066mg Sodium Food
Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 3 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 8 1/2 Fat; 0
Other Carbohydrates
Recipe by: Mario Batali
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