This video was made in loving memory of my dear friend Sonja Martin. Her smile lit the room and her laughter filled the air. She will remain in our hearts and minds.

This is my handmade Pumpkin Tortelli (Tortelli di Zucca) with a sage infused butter sauce.

Tortelli di Zucca
Yields 22-24 Tortelli

Dough
1 1/2 cups flour
2 eggs
1-2 tablespoons flour

Filling
1 butternut squash, cut in half, placed in a pan cut side down, and baked in a preheated 375º oven
8 Amaretti di Saronno cookies reduced to fine crumbs with mortar and pestle or processed
1 tablespoon of Mostarda Sperlari, or 1 piece of fruit chopped
1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, about 4 ounces
pinch of salt.

Butter Sauce
1/2 stick, 4 ounces unsalted butter
5 or 6 fresh sage leaves
Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano to serve at the table

Filming and Video Editing by Francesca Sacco

My books:
Sicilian Feasts https://www.amazon.com/Sicilian-Feast...
The Cooking of Emilia-Romagna: Culinary Treasures of Northern Italy https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-...
Language and Travel Guide to Sicily https://www.amazon.com/Language-Trave...
Available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and other book vendors.

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