Tortéi: a stuffed dough to taste Italy at home

Typical of Italian cuisine, tortei is nothing more than a dough stuffed with pumpkin. The sweet flavor of the filling, when contrasted with the softness of the dough, creates a delicious explosion that will leave you salivating!

In addition to the traditional preparation, you can let your creativity flow and prepare a different tortie: either with tomato sauce, seasoned with spices or stuffed with chestnuts and spinach! Choose your favorite preparation and bring a little piece of Italy to your kitchen:

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Ingredients

• 500 g of cabotiá pumpkin;
• 400 g of wheat flour;
• 100 g of grated parmesan;
• 50 g of semolina;
• 3 eggs;
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil;
• 1/4 cup of water;
• 1/2 bunch of sage;
• Salt to taste;
• Black pepper to taste.

Filling step by step

1. Clean, peel and slice the cabotiá pumpkin into small cubes;
2. In a pan with boiling water, cook the pumpkin for about 20 minutes, until it is soft;
3. Drain and place in another container;
4. Then add the grated Parmesan, the black pepper to taste and mix well, kneading the pumpkin until it forms a homogeneous cream. Reserve.

dough step by step

1. In a bowl, add the flour, eggs, oil, water, semolina and season with salt to taste. Mix well with a spoon and your hands, until obtaining a uniform mass;
2. Sprinkle flour on a smooth and clean surface, such as a table or a sink, and roll out the dough with the help of a rolling pin or a cylinder, until it has a thin thickness;
3. With a cutter or knife, slice the dough into squares;

finalization

1. Put a little stuffing in the center of each square, but remember to measure the amount so it doesn’t leak!
2. Brush a little water on two sides of the square and fold it in half, forming a triangle and leaving the filling inside;
3. With a fork, press the ends of the triangle so that the dough is well closed;
4. In a pan with boiling water, bring the tortels to cook for 4 minutes;
5. Drain the tortillas with a slotted spoon and, in a skillet with olive oil to taste and sage leaves, sauté the dough until golden.

Serve while still hot and, if desired, finish with a drizzle of olive oil and grated Parmesan cheese, to bring even more flavor and creaminess to the dish!

Other tortilla recipes

Very versatile, tortei can also be made in other ways – from preparing the dough to choosing fillings. So, check out other recipes for this delicious pasta below:

1. Strawberry Shortcake

In addition to the creaminess that only the strawberry can offer, the filling of this tortie is seasoned with onion, cinnamon and nutmeg. The aroma and sweet touch of these ingredients will make your dish super special! Another tip is to use ice cube trays to shape the tortels, making the process much more practical and easier.

2. Tortei with pastry dough

Take practicality to another level with this preparation, which teaches you how to use pastel dough to make the tortéi. The flavor is on account of the filling, made with cabotiá pumpkin and ground beef, and with the sauce of peeled tomatoes, which balances the sweetness of the filling!

3. Pumpkin tortilla with Parmesan

Anyone who likes to taste a real Italian dish knows that the more cheese, the better! Therefore, this recipe teaches you how to prepare a filling full of spices and seasonings that, in addition to everything, still has a good dose of Parmesan cheese. Combined with the pumpkin, this filling will provide an explosion of flavors.

4. Pumpkin tortilla with cashews

Bring a crunchy touch to your tortilla by preparing the filling in this recipe: made with pumpkin, cashews, grated parmesan, breadcrumbs, dijon mustard, Sicilian lemon and nutmeg, it unites flavors, textures and aromas that harmonize very well. and they will make your meal sensational!

5. Spinach and pumpkin pie

Widely used to stuff pasta, spinach is also a great option for those who want to innovate in the preparation of tortéi. In addition to creating a color contrast with the orange of the pumpkin, the vegetable brings a soft and delicious touch to the dough, making it even more refined and elegant.

6. Ossobuco Tortei with Truffle Sauce

Ideal to be served at dinners and special occasions, this tortei is worthy of the best Italian restaurants! With a delicious ossobuco filling and a truffle sauce with carrots, leeks and wine, it is impossible to resist the taste of this dish.

7. Pork loin pie

Even without the traditional pumpkin, it is possible to recreate and innovate in the preparation of the tortéi! This recipe, for example, teaches you how to prepare a filling of pork loin, cold cuts, eggs and spices, ideal for those who prefer a thicker dough with a strong flavor!

8. Fake tortie

With ready-made pasta dough, you can recreate the flavor of the tortellite without having to go through the trouble of preparing the fresh dough and assembling the filling individually. This preparation teaches a super practical and innovative version of making the dish, preparing a tomato and pumpkin sauce as delicious as the original recipe.

Now that you have realized that it is possible to prepare homemade pasta in a practical and delicious way, be sure to check out these fresh pasta recipes to diversify your menu even more!