Basic Tortellini Pasta

5 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

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

Directions

  1. 1
    Mix flour and salt in a bowl.
  2. 2
    Create a well with the flour and salt.
  3. 3
    Whisk together the three eggs, oil and water thoroughly.
  4. 4
    Add wet ingredients little by little to center of flour well, mixing gradually until dough becomes a ball.
  5. 5
    Turn onto a lightly floured surface, and knead until ball is smooth and elastic.
  6. 6
    Add more water if necessary.
  7. 7
    Allow to rest for thirty minutes in a lightly oiled bowl, covered with plastic wrap.
  8. 8
    After thirty minutes, cut dough into circles that are approximately 2 inches in diameter.
  9. 9
    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.
  10. 10
    Cook tortellini in 2-3 batches, in hot salty boiling water for 6 minutes or until firm.
  11. 11
    Drain, and then add to sauce!

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