Tortellini di Verdure

Tortellini di Verdure is a delightful vegan baked dish featuring tender, homemade tortellini filled with a medley of seasonal vegetables, all enveloped in a rich tomato sauce and topped with vegan cheese. This comforting dish is perfect for a cozy dinner and showcases the vibrant flavors of Italian cuisine.

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 200 grams
• Water - 100 milliliters
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Spinach - 100 grams, chopped
• Mushrooms - 100 grams, diced
• Zucchini - 100 grams, grated
• Carrot - 50 grams, grated
• Nutritional yeast - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Tomato sauce - 300 milliliters
• Vegan cheese - 50 grams, shredded
• Italian seasoning - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Gradually add the water and olive oil, mixing until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth. Wrap in plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes.
2. In a skillet over medium heat, add a splash of olive oil and sauté the garlic until fragrant. Add the mushrooms, zucchini, carrot, and spinach, cooking until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in nutritional yeast, Italian seasoning, and black pepper. Remove from heat and let cool.
3. Roll out the rested dough on a floured surface until thin. Cut into squares (approximately 7 cm x 7 cm). Place a teaspoon of the vegetable filling in the center of each square and fold diagonally to form a triangle. Pinch the edges to seal and shape the ends into a tortellini.
4. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Spread half of the tomato sauce in the bottom of a baking dish. Arrange the tortellini on top and cover with the remaining tomato sauce. Sprinkle the vegan cheese over the top.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until heated through and the cheese is melted. Serve hot.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 70 g
• Fiber: 10 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in fiber from vegetables, promoting digestive health.
• Contains plant-based protein from the tortellini and nutritional yeast.

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