Crab tortelloni with scallions and poppy seed

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsFresh crab meat
4Scallions, thinly sliced
Plus 4 scallions
¼cupBasic tomato sauce
1Recipe basic pasta, rolled out to thinnest setting
6tablespoonsButter
1tablespoonPoppy seeds

Directions

Bring 6 quarts water to boil and add 2 tablespoons salt.

In a mixing bowl, stir together crab, scallions and basic tomato sauce until well blended. Cut pasta into 4-inch squares and place 1 tablespoon filling in center. Fold into triangles, exude air and seal edges. Bring points of long side together to form a ring (or a hat!!) and seal with pressure between fingers. Place tortelloni in water and boil for 8 to 10 minutes. Meanwhile, melt butter with poppy seeds. Drain cooked tortelloni carefully and gently place in pan. Add remaining scallions and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Yield: 4 servings

Recipe by: Molto Mario MB1D15 Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #605 by Sue <suechef@...> on May 11, 1997