Cappelletti in broth
4 servings
60 minutes
Cappelletti in broth is a traditional Italian dish that warms the soul and transports you to the cozy kitchens of Emilia-Romagna. Tender pasta pockets filled with ricotta, parmesan, and chicken meat blend smoothly with aromatic broth, creating a harmony of flavors – soft, creamy, with a hint of nutmeg's spiciness and lemon zest's freshness. This dish is often prepared in winter when warmth and comfort are desired, and its serving with grated cheese highlights the richness of flavors. Cappelletti resemble little gifts – each delicate fold of dough conceals a tender filling, revealing the depth of traditional Italian culinary secrets. An ideal choice for a family dinner filled with aromas and traditions.
1
Sift the flour into a bowl, make a well and pour in 3 eggs, add a pinch of salt and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Knead the dough.
- Wheat flour: 300 g
- Chicken egg: 4 pieces
- Salt: pinch
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
2
Cover the bowl with a damp cloth to prevent the dough from drying out and leave it for 30 minutes.
3
We mix ricotta with grated parmesan, add a pinch of salt, black pepper, and nutmeg, the zest of 1/4 lemon, 1 egg, and 1 yolk.
- Ricotta cheese: 200 g
- Grated Parmesan cheese: 30 g
- Salt: pinch
- Ground black pepper: pinch
- Ground nutmeg: pinch
- Lemon zest: 10 g
- Chicken egg: 4 pieces
- Egg yolk: 1 piece
4
Then we add a piece of soft butter and finely chopped boiled chicken meat. We keep the broth in which the chicken was cooked. We will use it to cook the cappelletti.
- Butter: 1 tablespoon
- Chicken: 150 g
5
Sprinkle some flour on the work surface and roll out the dough thinly.
- Wheat flour: 300 g
6
We cut into squares with a side of 5-6 cm.
7
Place a little filling in the center (about 1/2 tsp), moisten the edges of the squares with cold water, and fold to form a triangle. Wrap the triangle around your middle finger and connect the tips.
8
Add the cappelletti to the boiling broth and cook until done.
- Chicken: 150 g
9
Served with broth and grated cheese.
- Grated Parmesan cheese: 30 g
