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Sacchetti Pasta Recipe

Sacchetti Pasta Recipe

Welcome to the Sacchetti Pasta Recipe. Sacchetti Pasta is a beautiful Italian stuffed pasta shaped like little pouches tied at the top.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

  • 8 large sheets fresh pasta
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • ½ cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1 cup fresh spinach chopped
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cups Alfredo or tomato sauce

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • Pasta roller or rolling pin
  • Pastry brush
  • Large pot
  • Strainer
  • Serving dish

Method
 

Step 1: Prepare the filling
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, Parmesan, mozzarella, spinach, nutmeg, egg yolk, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy.
    Sacchetti Pasta Recipe
Step 2: Cut pasta sheets
  1. Roll out pasta sheets thinly. Cut them into 3×3-inch squares. Ensure they are even in size for uniform cooking.
    Sacchetti Pasta Recipe
Step 3: Fill and shape sacchetti
  1. Place 1 teaspoon of filling in the center of each square. Gather the edges and pinch them together at the top to form a pouch.
    Sacchetti Pasta Recipe
Step 4: Cook the pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Drop the sacchetti gently and cook for 3–4 minutes until they float. Drain carefully.
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Step 5: Toss with sauce
  1. In a pan, warm olive oil and add Alfredo or tomato sauce. Gently toss the cooked sacchetti in the sauce until coated.
    Sacchetti Pasta Recipe
Step 6: Serve and enjoy
  1. Transfer to a serving dish. Garnish with extra Parmesan and fresh herbs. Serve hot.
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Notes

Serve Sacchetti Pasta with a drizzle of Alfredo or tomato basil sauce, paired with garlic bread and a fresh green salad.