Tortellini (Alton Brown) Recipe

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Tortellini (Alton Brown)
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Ingredients:

  • 1 egg
  • fresh pasta , recipe follows
  • 1 egg mixed with 1/2 tsp water
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 tbsp water
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • by hand : on a clean surface make a well with the flour. in a measuring cup mix the eggs, water and oil and salt. pour the wet mixture slowly into the flour and mix with your 2 fingers until all of the wet is incorporated. do not force the dough to take all of the flour. if you are going to use a pasta machine to roll out the dough you may at this point form the dough into a disk and cover with plastic wrap. place in the refrigerator for 1 hour to rest. if you going to roll this you should knead the dough on a floured work surface for 8 to 10 minutes.
  • in the bowl of your food processor combine the flour and salt and pulse 2 to 3 times. in a liquid measuring cup whisk the eggs, water and oil. while pulsing the machine pour this mixture in a continuous stream and continue running the machine until the dough begins to pull away from the sides of the bowl. follow directions above for hand rolling or machine.
  • yield: 4 to 6 servings
  • cooking time : 3 to 5 minutes in boiling water
  • ease of preparation: easy

Directions:

  1. In a bowl combine all ingredients, except for the pasta and egg wash.
  2. Using the fresh pasta recipe, roll out your dough either by hand or by machine. Cut into 3 or 4- inch rounds with a round cookie cutter. Place 1/4 teaspoon into the center of each round. Brush egg wash (on the bottom half of the round and fold over to seal. Fold back around your finger and turn down the edge to form a tortellini.
  3. In half a gallon of rapidly boiling salted water add the tortellini in batches. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until they float to the surface. Remove to a strainer to drain.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 344.69 Kcal (1443 kJ)
Calories from fat 70.01 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.78g 12%
Cholesterol 104.46mg 35%
Sodium 331.82mg 14%
Potassium 150.46mg 3%
Total Carbs 53.03g 18%
Sugars 0.09g 0%
Dietary Fiber 2.23g 9%
Protein 14.04g 28%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Iron 3mg 17%
Calcium 166.5mg 17%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 266.96 Kcal (1118 kJ)
Calories from fat 54.22 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.02g 12%
Cholesterol 80.9mg 35%
Sodium 256.99mg 14%
Potassium 116.53mg 3%
Total Carbs 41.07g 18%
Sugars 0.07g 0%
Dietary Fiber 1.72g 9%
Protein 10.87g 28%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Iron 2.3mg 17%
Calcium 128.9mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.1
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

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