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Lobster Tortellini in Brodo

A Maine version of the classic Italian tortellini soup with lobster
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword lobster, pasta recipes, tortellini
Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 5 minutes
Servings 4
Author theforkedring

Ingredients

  • 2 pints lobster stock
  • 2 cups 00 flour + more for dusting
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • Red food dye
  • 1 pound of fresh cooked lobster meat
  • 1/2 cup ricotta
  • 1/4 parmesan cheese
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • A squeeze of fresh lemon

Instructions

  • Heat lobster stock in a large stock pot over medium-low heat.
  • In a large bowl, measure your flour and make an indention in the middle to hold the eggs.
  • In a separate bowl, crack eggs and whisk with tomato paste into a cohesive liquid. Add red food coloring until you get a deep crimson red color.
  • Pour egg mixture into flour and incorporate with a chopstick or fork. Then, once a shaggy dough starts to form, dump your mixture onto a clean counter and knead for 10-15 minutes. The dough should be elastic and cohesive and spring back when pressed.
  • Wrap dough in plastic and transfer to fridge to chill for at least 30 minutes.
  • In the meantime, chop your lobster meat into a very small dice. Add to a bowl with ricotta, parmesan, salt, and lemon juice.
  • Mix and transfer lobster and cheese filling to a piping bag. Chill until ready.
  • Split your pasta dough into 4 portions and transfer 3 back to fridge to rest. Roll your first through pasta machine with a light dusting of flour on the widest setting to prepare.
  • Roll your dough through each setting, 1-6, once, until you have a long, semi-translucent sheet of red dough. Dust with a light coating of flour.
  • Cut your dough into 2” squares with a knife or pizza cutter. Pipe a very small 1/2 teaspoon portion of lobster filling onto each square.
  • To form your tortellini, press each square over the lobster filling into a triangle. Then, wrap the two bottom corners of dough over your finger and press together to seal.
  • Toss your tortellini with a light dusting of flour to prevent sticking while you finish shaping about 20 pieces for each portion.
  • Turn your lobster stock up to medium-high until it simmers and bubbles. Boil your tortellini in the lobster stock for 3-5 minutes until al dente.
  • Serve in bowls with 20 pieces of tortellini and a jacuzzi of lobster stock.