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Quick & Easy

Brown butter tortelloni

Use the tortelloni of your choice to make this brilliantly quick and easy recipe.

Ingredients:

  • 40g/1½oz butter
  • 300g pack fresh tortelloni (any type is fine)
  • 50g/1¾oz finely grated grana padano or parmesan, plus extra to serve
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

  • Melt the butter in a large frying pan and cook over a medium heat for 3–4 minutes, swirling until the butter turns golden and smells nutty.
  • Meanwhile, cook the tortelloni according to packet instructions in a saucepan of boiling, lightly salted water. Drain the pasta, reserving some of the cooking water, and add to the butter in the frying pan.
  • Add the grated cheese and a small ladle of the pasta water. Toss together until the cheese has melted and the pasta is coated.
  • Divide the pasta mixture between bowls and serve with a sprinkle of cheese and good grinding of black pepper.