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Tortellini in Brodo

Tortellini in broth - filled pasta swimming in rich capon broth. Bologna tradition.

Prep Time2 hours
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time6+ hours (including broth)
Servings6
DifficultyHard

πŸ§‚ Ingredients

  • 300 g Fresh egg pasta
  • 100 g Pork loin
  • 100 g Mortadella
  • 50 g Prosciutto
  • 50 g Parmigiano Reggiano
  • 2 L Capon or chicken broth

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ³ Instructions

  1. 1

    Make filling by grinding meats with cheese.

    ⏱️ 20 minutes
  2. 2

    Roll pasta thin. Cut small squares.

    ⏱️ 45 minutes
  3. 3

    Fill and fold into tortellini shape.

    ⏱️ 1 hour
  4. 4

    Cook in broth until they float. Serve in broth.

πŸ’‘ Pro Tips

  • βœ“Small is authentic
  • βœ“Capon broth is traditional
  • βœ“Christmas dish in Bologna

πŸ”„ Variations

  • With different fillings
  • With butter and sage

πŸ₯— Nutrition

Per serving

Calories380
Protein22g
Carbs32g
Fat18g
Fiber1g

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