Tortelloni with Veal and Parmesan - Tortelloni di spinaci ripieni di vitello e formaggio
Fresh spinach tortelloni filled with minced veal and Parmesan, an Italian main course made entirely with the Thermomix. The dough is kneaded to silky perfection, the veal filling is mixed and browned, and everything comes together in one bowl for an authentic trattoria result at home.
About this recipe
Spinach tortelloni filled with veal and Parmesan is an impressive Italian main course you can make from scratch with your Thermomix TM7. Searching for authentic fresh pasta recipes or a showstopping quick weekend dinner? This all-in-one kitchen machine turns plain flour and frozen spinach into a brilliantly green, silky dough in seconds, then mixes the veal, onion and Parmesan filling to an even consistency without any manual chopping. Because the TM7 weighs each ingredient directly in the mixing bowl, the dough ratio stays accurate, which is exactly what fresh pasta demands. The tortelloni deliver tender bite, a savoury cheesy centre and a glossy butter finish, making them ideal for a festive family lunch or an Italian-themed dinner with friends. With guided steps and one bowl doing the heavy work, homemade tortelloni become surprisingly achievable.
Preparation tips
- Keep the spinach pasta dough rested and covered while you shape the tortelloni, as flour-based dough dries out quickly and becomes harder to seal around the veal and Parmesan filling.
- Press out any air pockets before closing each tortelloni, otherwise they may burst during cooking and the minced veal filling could leak into the boiling water.
- Cook the tortelloni in batches in plenty of salted water; when they float and look puffed they are done. Serve immediately with melted butter and extra grated Parmesan for the best texture.
Recipe variations
- Make a vegetarian version by replacing the minced veal with ricotta and extra spinach, keeping the Parmesan for depth of flavour; the dough and shaping method stay exactly the same.
- For a festive winter variation, add a pinch of nutmeg and lemon zest to the veal filling and serve the tortelloni in a light sage-butter sauce with toasted hazelnuts for extra crunch.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Blending flour with frozen spinach, the TM7 creates a uniformly green pasta dough in seconds without any manual kneading by hand.
- Using the built-in weighing function, you add the exact amount of plain flour and veal directly into the mixing bowl without a separate scale.
- The Thermomix browns the minced veal evenly with the onions, developing deep savoury flavour for the tortelloni filling.
- Grating the Parmesan cheese freshly in the TM7 bowl gives the filling and sauce a more intense, aromatic taste than pre-grated cheese.
- Steaming the tortelloni gently in the Varoma keeps the delicate veal and spinach parcels intact without vigorous boiling.
Ingredients
- plain flour
- frozen spinach
- medium eggs
- extra virgin olive oil
- Parmesan cheese
- onions
- unsalted butter
- pancetta
- garlic clove
- minced veal