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In Candy-Wrapped Tortelli, fresh dough gets twisted around the chicken-spinach filling, like a candy wrapper. Cutting and shaping tortelli by hand means each piece is unique-and therein lies the charm of this pasta dish. Ingredients:
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil |
3 garlic cloves, lightly crushed |
1 (28-ounce) can san marzano whole plum tomatoes, crushed and undrained |
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil |
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano |
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper |
3 ounces baby spinach leaves, rinsed |
2 egg yolks, lightly beaten |
1 ounce parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated (about 1/4 cup) |
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil |
1 teaspoon butter |
2 tablespoons minced yellow onion |
1 garlic clove, finely chopped |
6 ounces skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon black pepper |
1 tablespoon dry white wine |
2 tablespoons fat-free milk |
dash of ground nutmeg |
8.5 ounces '00' flour or unbleached all-purpose flour |
1 tablespoon semolina |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
dash of ground nutmeg |
3 large eggs, lightly beaten |
2 ounces parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated (about 1/2 cup) |
Directions:
1. Heat 1 tablespoon oil and 3 garlic cloves in a saucepan over medium-low heat; cook 2 minutes. Add tomatoes; bring to a boil. Partially cover, reduce heat, and simmer 35 minutes. Add basil, oregano, and red pepper.
2. Place spinach in a microwave-safe bowl; cover loosely. Microwave at HIGH for 2 minutes or until wilted. Place spinach in a colander; press until barely moist. Finely chop. Combine spinach, 2 yolks, and 1 ounce cheese.
3. Heat 1 teaspoon oil and butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add onion and 1 garlic clove; cook 2 minutes. Add chicken. Cover; cook 6 minutes. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt and black pepper. Add wine; cook 2 minutes over medium-high heat. Cool slightly. Place in a food processor; pulse 10 times or until finely ground. Add chicken mixture, milk, and dash of nutmeg to spinach mixture. Chill.
4. Combine flour, semolina, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and dash of nutmeg. Arrange mixture in a wide mound with a large well in the center on a work surface. Pour in eggs, keeping within the wall. With a fork, gently begin to whisk flour from the inside wall of the well into the eggs. Continue to whisk gently until mixture is batter-like. When mixture is thick, knead until a rough ball forms. Knead until dough is firm and no longer sticky (about 8 minutes). Form the dough into a ball, and wrap in plastic wrap. Let rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
5. Unwrap dough. Divide into 4 equal portions. Working with 1 portion, pass dough through pasta machine on widest setting (cover remaining dough). Continue moving width gauge to narrower settings; pass dough through rollers once at each setting. Cut into 12 (4 x 3-inch) rectangles. Arrange on a surface well dusted with semolina. Spoon about 1 teaspoon filling in center of each rectangle. Brush long edges of pasta with water. Bring long sides over filling; press to seal. Press short sides to seal filling, and twist in opposite directions (as if twisting a candy wrapper). Place filled pasta on a baking sheet well dusted with semolina. Repeat procedure with remaining dough and filling.
6. Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add half of tortelli; cook 7 minutes or until just tender. Remove with a slotted spoon. Repeat procedure with remaining tortelli. Arrange 6 tortelli in each of 8 shallow bowls; top each serving with 1/3 cup sauce and 1 tablespoon cheese.
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