Description
This recipe guides you through creating perfect scarpinocc, a pasta shape that beautifully holds the luscious cheese filling – topped with a luxurious butter sauce.
Ingredients
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Pasta Dough:
- 2 well-packed cups (360 grams) 00 flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 100 grams (2 large) whole eggs
- 90 grams (about 5) egg yolks
- 1 1/2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
Taleggio Filling:
- 10 1/2 ounces Taleggio (7 1/2 ounces once rind is removed)
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- Large pinch of finely ground black pepper
Butter Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons pasta water
- Balsamic vinegar for drizzling
Instructions
Making the Pasta Dough:
- Mix Ingredients:
- Combine the flour and salt. Place the flour on a clean work surface forming a mound. Create a well in the middle.
- Incorporate Eggs:
- Slowly add the eggs, egg yolks, and olive oil. With a fork, gently beat the eggs without disturbing the walls of the flour. Gradually incorporate the flour into the egg mixture until you have a solid mass.
- Form the Dough:
- With your hands, start folding and forming the dough, incorporating the rest of the flour until you have a stiff, solid mass, removing any dry clumps.
- Knead the Dough:
- Knead the dough by driving the heel of your hand into it, rotating 45 degrees, and repeating until it is firm, bouncy, and has a smooth, silken texture. Tightly wrap in plastic and let rest for 30 minutes.
Preparing the Taleggio Filling:
- Blend Ingredients:
- Place the Taleggio, cream, and black pepper in a food processor. Process until very smooth. Spoon the filling into a pastry bag.
Forming the Scarpinocc:
- Prepare Work Surface:
- Lightly flour your work surface. Cut off a piece of dough, keeping the rest covered in plastic to prevent drying out.
- Roll the Dough:
- Run the dough through your pasta machine starting with the largest setting, then through each successive setting until about 1/16th-inch thick.
- Cut the Dough:
- Cut the dough into 2-inch by 2 1/2-inch pieces. Work quickly to prevent the dough from drying out, keeping a spray bottle nearby to lightly mist the dough if necessary.
- Pipe the Filling:
- Pipe a stripe of filling in the middle of each rectangle, leaving a 1/4-inch base around the edges. Fold the pasta over in thirds lengthwise, seam on the bottom.
- Shape the Scarpinocc:
- Pinch the ends of the pasta, forming a ridge at the top of the ends. Press the center of the pasta to form a dimple. Repeat with the remaining pasta and filling.
Cooking the Scarpinocc:
- Cook the Pasta:
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Drop in the pasta in batches and cook until 80% cooked through, just a minute or two.
- Prepare the Sauce:
- Meanwhile, heat a skillet over medium heat. Melt 4 tablespoons of butter, adding 2 tablespoons of pasta water and swirling to combine.
- Toss the Pasta:
- Transfer the pasta to the skillet with a slotted spoon and gently toss in the butter. Cook for another minute or two until al dente.
- Serve:
- Transfer to serving plates with a slotted spoon. Spoon a little hot butter on top and drizzle with balsamic vinegar. Serve immediately.
Freezing Leftovers:
- Freeze the Scarpinocc:
- Let any leftover scarpinocc dry out a bit, then store in plastic bags or airtight containers.
Notes
- Pasta Dough: Ensure the dough is kneaded until it is smooth and silky for the best texture.
- Filling: Taleggio can be substituted with another soft, creamy cheese if unavailable.
- Sauce: Adjust the amount of butter and pasta water to achieve the desired consistency for the sauce.
- Prep Time: 60 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 280g
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 210mg