Sorrentinos

Sorrentinos

Sorrentinos are a traditional Argentine pasta dish filled with a delicious combination of ham, cheese, and spinach.

Ingredients

  • Tomato sauce - 2 cups
  • Bread crumbs - 1/2 cup
  • Butter - 2 tablespoons
  • Egg yolk - 1
  • Parmesan cheese - 1/2 cup, grated
  • Spinach - 2 cups, cooked and chopped
  • Mozzarella cheese - 1 cup, shredded
  • Ham - 1 cup, diced
  • Salt - 1 teaspoon
  • Water - 1/4 cup
  • Eggs - 3
  • All - purpose flour - 3 cups

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, eggs, water, and salt. Knead until a smooth dough forms.
  2. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix together the diced ham, shredded mozzarella cheese, chopped spinach, grated Parmesan cheese, egg yolk, and butter.
  4. Roll out the dough on a floured surface until it is thin.
  5. Cut the dough into circles using a round cookie cutter or a glass.
  6. Place a spoonful of the filling in the center of each dough circle.
  7. Fold the dough over the filling to form a half-moon shape. Press the edges to seal.
  8. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the sorrentinos for about 5-7 minutes, or until they float to the surface.
  9. Remove the sorrentinos from the water and drain.
  10. In a separate saucepan, heat the tomato sauce.
  11. Serve the sorrentinos with the tomato sauce and sprinkle with bread crumbs.
  12. Enjoy your homemade sorrentinos!

Dietary Information

Dish Type: Main Course • Prep Time: 60 minutes • Cook Time: 30 minutes • Calories: 450 • Fat: 15g • Carbs: 60g • Protein: 20g • Sodium: 800mg • Sugar: 5g