Prepare the Meat Sauce: Follow my meat sauce recipe search on the search box the top. Or use a ready-made ragù. Make the Filling: Boil potatoes until tender, about 30 mins. Let cool, peel, and mash. Finely chop parsley and garlic. Sauté in olive oil, then add tomato sauce and cook for a few minutes.
2.2 lbs potatoes, 1 large bunch parsley, 2 cloves garlic, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons tomato sauce
Mix the Filling: In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes, sautéed parsley and garlic, Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Mix well and set aside to cool.
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, Salt and pepper
Prepare the Pasta Dough: On a large surface, make a well with the flour. Crack eggs into the center, add salt and olive oil. Knead to form a smooth dough. Let it rest under a damp cloth for 30 mins.
4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 4 eggs, salt
Roll and Fill the Pasta: Roll out the dough into thin sheets. Place teaspoon-sized balls of filling on the dough, spaced 2 cm apart. Fold the dough over and press around the filling to seal. Cut into rectangles with a pastry wheel.
Cook the Tortelli: Boil in salted water until they float, about 3-4 mins. Drain and serve with meat sauce and a sprinkle of Parmesan.
Meat Sauce