# Tortellini in Tomato Sauce

Recipe by [Liam Murphy](https://fridge.menu/en/u/liammurphy)

Homemade tortellini filled with beef and prosciutto, served in a fresh tomato and basil sauce.

Servings: 4 · Prep 30 min · Cook 60 min · Pasta

Contains: gluten, milk, nuts, eggs

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## Ingredients

- 300 g [Plain flour](https://fridge.menu/en/i/flour)
- [Salt](https://fridge.menu/en/i/salt) — to taste
- [Water](https://fridge.menu/en/i/water) — as needed
- 1 pcs [Celery stick](https://fridge.menu/en/i/celery)
- 1 pcs [Carrot](https://fridge.menu/en/i/carrot)
- 1 pcs [Onion](https://fridge.menu/en/i/onion)
- 3 pcs [Eggs](https://fridge.menu/en/i/eggs)
- 300 g [Beef](https://fridge.menu/en/i/beef)
- [Prosciutto](https://fridge.menu/en/i/prosciutto) — to taste
- [Nutmeg](https://fridge.menu/en/i/nutmeg) — to taste
- 40 g [Parmesan](https://fridge.menu/en/i/parmesan)
- 350 g [Tomato](https://fridge.menu/en/i/tomato)
- [Basil](https://fridge.menu/en/i/basil) — to taste
- [Olive oil](https://fridge.menu/en/i/olive-oil) — to taste
- [Black pepper](https://fridge.menu/en/i/black-pepper) — to taste

## Steps

1. Wash the celery stick, carrot and half the onion, and cut them into small pieces.
2. Transfer the vegetables to a large pot, add a ladle of salted water and cook over low heat. (30 min)
3. Add the diced beef to the vegetables, stir and continue cooking. (60 min)
4. On a work surface, form a mound with the flour, add a pinch of salt and gradually pour in the water.
5. Knead the dough energetically by hand until it forms a smooth, even ball.
6. Let the dough rest for about half an hour. (30 min)
7. Wash the tomatoes and blanch them in water for a few seconds, then peel and remove the seeds.
8. Fry the finely chopped remaining onion in olive oil, then add the fresh tomato flesh.
9. Flavour with basil leaves, add a pinch of salt and cook the sauce for about 20 minutes. (20 min)
10. Transfer the beef and vegetables to a blender together with the prosciutto and blend into a soft mixture.
11. In a large bowl, combine the eggs and Parmesan, add the minced meat mixture and season with salt, black pepper and nutmeg.
12. Roll out the dough thinly and cut into 5 cm squares.
13. Using a teaspoon, place a little filling in the centre of each square.
14. Fold the dough into a triangle and join the ends together to form the tortellini.
15. Cook the homemade tortellini in salted boiling water for about 4 minutes. (4 min)
16. Drain, generously dress with the tomato and basil sauce, and sprinkle with Parmesan.

Published 2026-10-07

https://fridge.menu/en/r/tortellini-in-tomato-sauce-gsiva4r8

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