Agnolini With Goat Cheese, Fresh Ricotta, Peas And Herbs
Prepare to indulge in a delightful culinary experience with these homemade agnolini pasta parcels filled with a luscious blend of ricotta, goat cheese, peas, and fresh herbs. Delicately folded and cooked to perfection, these tender agnolini are generously topped with melted butter and sprinkled with Parmigiano-Reggiano for a luxurious finish. This elegant dish is perfect for a special occasion or a cozy family dinner. Enjoy the flavors and textures that harmonize beautifully in each savory bite.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 Tbs. finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup (1 1/2 oz./45 g) frozen petite peas
- 1/4 cup (2 oz./60 g) fresh whole-milk ricotta cheese
- 3 oz. (90 g) soft goat cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 Tbs. chopped fresh chives
- 1 Tbs. chopped fresh mint
- 1/2 tsp. sea salt
- All-purpose flour for dusting
- 12 oz. (375 g) fresh pasta sheets
- Sea salt, to taste
- 8 Tbs. (1 stick) (4 oz./125 g) unsalted butter, melted and kept
- hot
- 1 cup (4 oz./125 g) grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- About 1/2 cup (2 1/2 oz./75 g) frozen petite peas, boiled until
- just tender (optional)
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
- Fresh chervil for garnish
Instructions
- To make the filling, in a small fry pan over medium-high heat, warm the olive oil. Add the onion and peas, reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring, until the onion is translucent and the peas are tender and still bright green, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a blender or food processor, add the ricotta, goat cheese, egg, chives, mint and salt and process just until blended. Transfer to a bowl, cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
- On a lightly floured work surface, unfold the pasta sheet. Using a 3-inch (7.5-cm) biscuit cutter, cut out 36 rounds from the pasta.
- Place a generous 1 tsp. of the filling on one half of each round and brush the edges with water. Fold the round in half and use your fingers to press the edges together, sealing them securely.
- Dust a baking sheet with flour and place the filled agnolini on it. (The agnolini can be made up to 2 hours in advance. Leave them on the baking sheet, lightly dust the tops with flour and cover with a kitchen towel.)
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Working in batches, gently slide in the agnolini, being careful not to crowd them. Reduce the heat to medium and cook the agnolini until tender to the bite, about 6 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the agnolini to a warmed platter. Repeat until all the agnolini are cooked.
- Transfer the agnolini to a warmed shallow bowl or individual plates and pour the butter evenly over the top. Sprinkle with the Parmigiano-Reggiano, peas, mint leaves and chervil. Serve immediately. Serves 4 to 6.
- Adapted from Williams-Sonoma <i>Cheese,</i> by Georgeanne Brennan (Weldon Owen, 2010).
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