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Agnolotti

Delicious stuffed pasta made from scratch, filled with creamy ricotta and fresh spinach.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup fresh spinach chopped
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup marinara sauce for serving

Equipment

  • Pasta machine or rolling pin
  • Sharp knife or pastry cutter
  • Mixing bowl
  • Pot for boiling
  • Colander
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the eggs and olive oil.
  2. Mix until a rough dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for about 10 minutes.
  3. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes.
  4. In a bowl, combine ricotta, spinach, Parmesan, salt, and pepper for the filling.
  5. Divide the dough into quarters and roll out each piece very thinly.
  6. Cut the rolled dough into squares and place a small spoonful of filling in the center of each square.
  7. Fold the dough over the filling to form a triangle and press the edges to seal.
  8. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the agnolotti for 3-4 minutes until they float.

Notes

Serve with marinara sauce or your preferred sauce.