Cappellacci (Stuffed Pasta Squares)
| Yield: | 8 Servings |
| Categories: | Pasta, Main Dishes, Italian |
| PASTA SQUARES | ||
| 4 | Eggs | |
| 2 | ts | Oil |
| 1/2 | ts | Salt |
| 2 | c | Flour |
| TOMATO SAUCE | ||
| 1 | md | Onion; finely chopped |
| 5 | Garlic cloves; crushed | |
| 10 | tb | Olive oil |
| 2 | cn | Italian-style tomatoes (14 1/2 oz. size cans) cut in small pieces |
| 8 | Fresh basil sprigs | |
| 2 | ts | Salt |
| Pepper | ||
| 1 | tb | Sugar |
| FILLING | ||
| 1 1/2 | lb | Ricotta cheese |
| 3/4 | lb | Spinach; cooked and chopped |
| 1 | ts | Ground nutmeg |
| 4 | Eggs | |
| Grated Parmesan =OR=- Sharp pecorino cheese | ||
| Salt, pepper | ||
| FOR COOKING WATER | ||
| 1 | tb | Oil |
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