Basic Tortellini Pasta


See my recipes for tortellini fillings--these are what i've used to fill this pasta.

Steps


Mix flour and salt in a bowl.
Create a well with the flour and salt.
Whisk together the three eggs , oil and water thoroughly.
Add wet ingredients little by little to center of flour well , mixing gradually until dough becomes a ball.
Turn onto a lightly floured surface , and knead until ball is smooth and elastic.
Add more water if necessary.
Allow to rest for thirty minutes in a lightly oiled bowl , covered with plastic wrap.
After thirty minutes , cut dough into circles that are approximately 2 inches in diameter.
Place 1 / 2 to 3 / 4 tsp of filling in center of dough circle , fold over into a half moon shape , and then join edges around your finger , forming a circle shape.
Cook tortellini in 2-3 batches , in hot salty boiling water for 6 minutes or until firm.
Drain , and then add to sauce !.

Ingredients


flour, salt, eggs, oil, water