Preparation
Place the flour and salt on a work surface, make a well and add the eggs, oil and water.
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Knead everything to a smooth dough.
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Shape into a ball and wrap in a damp tea towel. Leave the dough to rest for 30 minutes.
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For the filling, thaw the spinach, place in a cloth and squeeze out the liquid. Chop finely.
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Push the ricotta through a sieve, mix with the spinach, Parmesan and egg yolk. Season with salt and pepper.
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Thinly roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut out 6cm circles.
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Place a hazelnut-sized portion of filling in the centre of each circle.
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Brush the dough edges with beaten egg whites, fold over the filling to form crescents and press firmly together.
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Twist the tips of the pastries and shape round to a classic tortellini shape. Place the tips on top and press together.
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Bring plenty of salted water to the boil in a pan and cook the tortellini in batches for 4-5 minutes.
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They are ready as soon as they float to the surface.
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Remove the tortellini with a slotted spoon and drain well. Melt the butter and stir in the tortellini. Serve garnished with basil and Parmesan.
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