CRAB & CHEESE TORTELLINI

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Categories     Cheese     Pasta

Yield 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 23

For the Tortellini:
Dough:
2 ¼-2 ½ c. all-purpose flour
1/3 c. water
2 eggs
1 egg yolk
1 tsp. olive oil
1 tsp. salt
Filling:
½ c. ricotta cheese
½ c. crab meat (fresh or canned)
½ tbsp. fresh minced garlic
1 c. grated Romano cheese
1 egg
1 tbsp. chopped parsley
Salt & Pepper to taste
For Sauce:
2 tbsp. butter
2-3 tbsp. flour
2 c. milk (any kind, fat content does not matter)
1 ½ c. grated fresh parmesan-romano cheese
Dash salt
Dash Pepper

Steps:

  • For Pasta: 1.Combine 1 c. flour and remaining ingredients in large metal or plastic bowl. 2.Beat on low speed 2 minutes, scraping sides of bowl. 3.Using a wooden spoon, stir in enough additional flour to make dough soft 4.Turn dough onto lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. 5.Cover dough and let rest for ½ hour. 6.Combine all ingredients for filling in a bowl and mix well. 7.Roll dough to about 1/8 inch thickness and cut into 1 ½ inch circles. 8.Place small amount of filling (1/2-3/4 tsp.) into center of circle and fold circle in half, pressing edges. Wrap folded edge of pasta around your index finger pinching edges together. 9.To cook, place tortellinis in rapidly boiling water for 3-4 minutes. For Sauce: 1.In a small-medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. 2.Using a wire whisk, whisk in 2 tbsp. of flour, salt, and pepper. 3.Add milk a small amount at a time, stirring constantly, so as to not get lumps. Stir constantly over heat until sauce thickens slightly (you will see some bubbles). Add more flour if necessary until sauce thickens. 4.Remove from heat and stir in grated cheese until it melts. 5.Pour over pasta and enjoy!

Tiffiany Arnwine
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I can't believe how easy it was to make this dish.


Hasnian Khan
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This dish is a winner!


Ruhe Kuri
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I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Papu Sah
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This is the best crab cheese tortellini I've ever had.


Mera Alejandre
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I'm definitely making this dish again soon.


borson nath
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This dish is a must-try!


Armando “Kd” Lopez
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I highly recommend this recipe.


Jonathan Okello
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This recipe is a keeper!


reuben cavanagh
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I can't wait to make this dish again!


Anku Norbert
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The cheese sauce is so creamy and flavorful.


Ojo Esther
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I added some chopped spinach to the filling, and it was a great addition.


Skyla Collier
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This dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Sriyani Wijslata
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I substituted shrimp for the crab, and it was still delicious!


Thandiwe Morapedi
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I love how easy this recipe is to follow. Even a beginner cook can make this dish.


Mary Kivuva
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This was my first time making crab cheese tortellini, and it turned out great! Thanks for the recipe!


malik Danish
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I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Helena Gutierrez
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Wow! This crab cheese tortellini is amazing! The combination of flavors is perfect, and the tortellini is cooked to perfection.