Description
Delicious stuffed pasta filled with a savory mixture of cheese and herbs.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Make the pasta dough by mixing flour and eggs in a bowl. Knead until smooth.
- Wrap the dough in plastic and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- In a bowl, combine ricotta, Parmesan, basil, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Roll out the dough into thin sheets using a pasta machine.
- Cut the sheets into squares, about 3 inches wide.
- Place a tablespoon of filling in the center of each square.
- Fold the pasta over to form a triangle and seal the edges tightly.
- Boil salted water and cook the pasta for 4-5 minutes until al dente.
- Heat marinara sauce in a pan with olive oil.
- Serve the stuffed pasta in bowls topped with sauce and additional Parmesan.
Notes
- You can use different cheeses for variation.
- Consider adding sautéed mushrooms or spinach to the filling.
- Plating can be enhanced with fresh herbs on top.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling and sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: stuffed pasta, Italian cuisine, ricotta pasta, homemade pasta