Tortellini with Basil

Tortellini with Basil

Tortellini with Basil is a dish that wants to create a fine blend of the culinary tradition of the north and the south. They are classic tortellini Emilia revisited with a savory filling of ricotta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes and basil, traditional Mediterranean flavors.

Ingredients for two people.
The pasta(dough) tortellini :
100 grams of flour
1 egg
a pinch of salt .

The filling:
150 grams of cottage cheese
10 to 12 dried tomatoes
10 basil leaves
salt







Process
It is advisable to prepare the dough first , and while this rest, take care of the filling.
Chop tomatoes and basil. Combine the ricotta with a pinch of salt .
Preparing tortellini : roll the dough thin enough . Cut into squares of 4 cm . Place the center of each a bit ' of the filling. Combine the two vertices to create a triangle. Fold towards the tip that is the base of this triangle . Put tortellini on your index, with its tip pointing upwards and with the fold of the base, resting on your finger. With the other hand , connect the two extreme points of the base making them turn around your finger . And the tortellini is ready. Cook the tortellini for a few minutes in boiling salted water , drain and season with a little 'butter . Finally Serve with a few basil leaves to decorate .