Homemade Agnolotti Saveur des Alpes Cottage Cheese Recipe: A Creamy Alpine Delight

Category: Pasta

Introduction

Agnolotti, a traditional Italian stuffed pasta, has won hearts with its delicate texture and rich fillings. Agno's Agnolotti Saveur des Alpes cottage cheese offers a unique twist, blending the creaminess of cottage cheese with the aromatic herbs of the Alps. This recipe allows you to recreate this beloved dish at home, using fresh, customizable ingredients that enhance both flavor and nutrition. By making it yourself, you can enjoy a healthier, more economical version that still captures the essence of the original.

Why Make It at Home?

Crafting agnolotti at home offers several advantages. You can control the ingredients, reducing sodium and adding fiber for a healthier option. Customization allows you to tweak flavors to your liking, and making pasta from scratch can be a fun, rewarding process. Plus, homemade versions are often more cost-effective than store-bought alternatives.

Personal Anecdote

I remember my first encounter with agnolotti in a quaint Italian trattoria. The combination of tender pasta and savory filling was magical. Replicating it at home became a passion project, leading me to experiment with various ingredients until I perfected this recipe, which now brings a taste of the Alps to my kitchen.

Recipe Details

• **Prep Time:30 minutes
• **Cook Time:20 minutes
• **Total Time:50 minutes
• **Yield:4 servings

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients:

• 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp (5g) salt

Wet Ingredients:

• 2 large eggs
• 1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil

Filling:

• 1 cup (240g) cottage cheese
• 2 tbsp (30g) cream cheese
• 1 tsp (5g) dried thyme
• 1 tsp (5g) dried rosemary
• 1/2 tsp (2g) nutmeg
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup (30g) grated Gruyère cheese

Instructions

• Make Pasta Dough: Combine flour and salt. Add eggs and olive oil, mixing until a dough forms. Knead for 10 minutes, then rest for 30 minutes.
• Prepare Filling: Blend cottage cheese, cream cheese, thyme, rosemary, nutmeg, garlic, salt, pepper, and Gruyère until smooth.
• Roll Pasta: Divide dough into 4 pieces. Roll each into thin sheets using a pasta machine or a rolling pin.
• Cut Circles: Use a round cutter to create circles from pasta sheets.
• Assemble Agnolotti: Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each circle. Fold into half-moons and press edges to seal.
• Cook: Boil in salted water for 3-5 minutes until they float. Serve with your choice of sauce.

Variations

• Healthier Option: Use whole wheat flour for the pasta and low-fat cheeses.
• Herb Variation: Substitute thyme and rosemary with parsley and chives.
• Spicy Twist: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the filling.

Pro Tips

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