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Cappelletti in Brodo

Cappelletti in Brodo (Pasta 'Little Hats' in Broth)

Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 5 hours
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6
Calories 600 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the broth

  • 1 kg mixed meat, such as beef, chicken, and pork
  • 2 carrots roughly chopped
  • 2 celery stalks roughly chopped
  • 1 onion roughly chopped
  • salt to taste

For the Cappelletti

  • 400 g flour
  • 4 eggs
  • 200 g ground beef
  • 200 g ground pork
  • 100 g mortadella finely chopped
  • 100 g Parmigiano Reggiano grated
  • nutmeg to taste
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Begin by making the broth. In a large pot, add the meat, vegetables, and salt, and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 3 hours. Once done, strain the broth and keep it warm.
  • While the broth is simmering, start making the cappelletti. In a large bowl, mix the flour and eggs to make the pasta dough. Knead until smooth and elastic, then cover and let it rest for about 30 minutes.
  • For the filling, mix the ground pork, ground beef, Mortadella, Parmigiano Reggiano, nutmeg, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  • Roll out the pasta dough thinly, then cut out small circles. Place a bit of the filling in the center of each circle, then fold the dough over the filling and seal the edges. Finally, fold the semi-circle around your finger and join the two corners together to create a 'little hat' shape.
  • Bring the broth back to a boil, then add the cappelletti and cook for about 5 minutes, or until they rise to the surface.
Keyword meat, pasta, warm