Recipe of the Week from Great Italian Chefs by Aurora Mazzucchelli

This week’s recipe of the week is Tortelli with Parmesan, lavender, nutmeg and almond – from  Aurora Mazzucchelli and courtesy of www.greatitalianchefs.com. As well as transforming her family’s traditional restaurant into somewhere celebrated for its modern, experimental cuisine, Aurora Mazzucchelli has helped fight the cause for gender equality in the kitchen. She has been mentored by some of the world’s most influential chefs, making her dishes among the most highly coveted in Italy.

Tortello is a type of filled pasta similar to ravioli, traditionally served in a buttery sauce. Aurora Mazzucchelli puts an unexpected twist on this dish with the addition of lavender to the filling. Garnished with edible flowers, this elegant pasta starter recipe can also be scaled up to make a delicious light lunch.

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