Tortellini Salad
Italy
Known as an Italian recipe, with similar versions prepared across other nations.
Ingredients 15 ingredients
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- 1 Pepperoni (optional), sliced
- 2 lb Tortellini
- 1/2 lb Prosciutto, thinley sliced
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 1 tb Dijon mustard
- 1/4 c White wine vinegar
- 5 quarts water
- 1/4 c Lemon juice
- 1 c Olive oil
- 1 lb Peas (fresh or Frozen)
- Pasta
- 1 lb Bunch fresh basil
- 3 Cloves garlic
- Vinaigrette
Possible health benefits
General information, not medical advice.
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Lemon juice
High in vitamin C · 39 mg per 100 g, 48% of the reference intake per 100 g
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of blood vessels.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of bones.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage.
11 more authorised claims
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of gums.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of teeth.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal psychological function.
- Vitamin C contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
- Vitamin C contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
- Vitamin C contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
- Vitamin C contributes to the regeneration of the reduced form of vitamin E.
- Vitamin C increases iron absorption.
Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble nutrient found in some foods. In the body, it acts as an antioxidant, helping to protect cells from the damage caused by free radicals. NIH fact sheet
Nutrients per 100 g of “Lemon juice, raw”, USDA FoodData Central.
Claims: EU Register of health claims (Regulation (EU) No 432/2012, © European Union, CC BY 4.0), shown only where the ingredient meets the claim's conditions (Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006). Nutrients: USDA FoodData Central (CC0). Facts: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements (public domain).
Cook safely
Keep children and pets away from the hob and the oven, and keep oven gloves and a lid within reach.
- Boiling water and steam. Turn pan handles inward, away from the edge of the hob. Lift lids away from you, and pour hot water away from your body: steam burns too.
- Blending hot liquid. Let it cool a little first, fill the blender no more than a third, and hold the lid down with a folded towel. Start on the lowest speed. A stick blender in the pan is safer.
- Sharp knives. Cut on a board that doesn't slip (a damp cloth under it helps), and curl the fingers of the hand that holds the food.
Method
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- Serves 4
- Bring 5 quarts of water to a rolling boil.
- Add tortellini and cook until plump and tender, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons salt to the water a few minutes before pasta is cooked. Drain and refresh under cold water. Pour a few tablespoons olive oil over pasta and toss gently to prevent from sticking together.
- Trim fat from proscuitto and cut into small squares. Steam peas until just tender, then plunge into cold water to stop cooking and preserve color. Pick over basil, removing all stems. Wash and let dry on a paper towel.
- DRESSING: In a stainless-steel bowl, combine white vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, and whisk together. Continue whisking while adding olive oil in a slow, steady stream until vinaigrette is well blended and thick.
- To assemble Combine tortellini, proscuitto, and peas in a large bowl. Pour half the dressing over the mixture and toss gently to coat evenly. Tear fresh basil leaves into quarters and add to salad. Chill. Before serving, moisten with more vinaigerette, toss and transfer onto a serving platter. Sprinkle with parsely.
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Plating
Cookware for this recipe
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Saucepan
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Mixing bowl
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Whisk
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Blender
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Chef's knife
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Cutting board
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Colander