Spinach Filling for Cannelloni, Ravioli and Tortellini |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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A traditional pasta filling with feta and farmer cheese. Great the way it is or treat it as a good basic recipe to take off on, adding what appeals to you. Tell me what you try. Ingredients:
2 onions, finely chopped |
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped |
2 tablespoons butter |
10 ounces fresh spinach, torn into small pieces |
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled |
4 ounces farmer cheese, crumbled |
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg |
salt & freshly ground black pepper |
2 eggs |
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley |
Directions:
1. Melt the butter in a saucepan and saute the onion and garlic until golden; steam spinach until well wilted; remove from heat, cool enough to handle, and squeeze dry.
2. Combine onion mixture and spinach; stir in cheeses and beat in seasonings, eggs and parsley; refrigerate until ready to stuff pasta.
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