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Cappellacci verdi alla Luvi
Cappellacci Verdi Alla Luv
Cappellacci verdi alla Luv is a type of Italian pasta dish that typically features large green pasta pockets filled with cheese, herbs, and other ingredients. The dish is often served with a buttery sauce or a tomato-based sauce, and may also be topped with grated cheese or other garnishes.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves washed and blanched
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tablespoon salt
- 1/4 tablespoon black pepper
- 1/4 tablespoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a food processor, pulse the blanched spinach until finely chopped. Add the flour, eggs, Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg to the food processor and pulse until the dough comes together.
- Remove the dough from the food processor and knead it on a floured surface until it becomes smooth and elastic. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- While the dough is resting, mix together the ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, basil, and garlic in a bowl.
- Roll out the dough until it is thin and cut out circles using a cookie cutter. Place a spoonful of the cheese mixture in the center of each circle of dough.
- Fold the dough over the filling and press the edges together to seal the cappellacci. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cappellacci to the water and cook for 3-4 minutes or until they float to the top.
- While the cappellacci are cooking, melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add the Parmesan cheese and stir until it has melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Drain the cappellacci and serve them with the Parmesan butter sauce on top.top. Can also serve the cappellacci on top of tomato sauce.
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 569kcal (28%)Carbohydrates: 53g (18%)Protein: 24g (48%)Fat: 29g (45%)Saturated Fat: 17g (106%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 166mg (55%)Sodium: 695mg (30%)Potassium: 295mg (8%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Sugar: 1g (1%)Vitamin A: 2436IU (49%)Vitamin C: 5mg (6%)Calcium: 355mg (36%)Iron: 4mg (22%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
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