Mama Egi’s heartwarming Tortellini in Capon Broth recipe, your holiday dinner will be delighted with zests of family love and savory joy.
A month ago, Jetset Times had the chance to dine at Circo in NYC’s Midtown. The experience turned out to be full of serious Italian flavor, stuffed with scents and bites directly from the fields and water of Tuscany. Sirio Maccioni (the patriarch of the Maccioni Group – a worldwide franchise that encompasses: Circo, Le Cirque and Sirio Ristorante) once told us, “My heart is always in Tuscany. We’re different than everyone else.” Sure enough, recipes at Circo are preciously handcrafted by Sirio’s wife, Eugidiana. With Mama Egi’s heartfelt instructions for Tortellini in Capon Broth, your holiday dinner will be delighted with zests of family love and savory joy. – Jetset Times
(Serves 6)
This classic Tuscan dish is traditionally served during the holiday season and it’s a favorite at the Maccioni family table. It’s so warm and inviting, they’ve included it as a course option on Circo NYC’s festive New Year’s Even menu. Here’s the family recipe.
Capon Broth (prepare first)
- 1 carrot
- 1 onion white
- 1 bulb garlic
- 6 ribs celery
- 1 leek
- 1 capon whole
- 8 oz beef chuck
- 8 oz veal top round
- 3 qts water
- 1 tbsp Kosher salt
- 1 tsp white peppercorns
Procedure:
Combine all Ingredients in a large stockpot. Bring to a boil, then skim the top. Lower to a light simmer for 3 hours and strain to get clear broth.
Tortellini Filling
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 6 oz beef top round in 1 inch cubes
- 6 oz veal top round in 1 inch cubes
- 6 oz pork loin in 1 inch cubes
- 3 oz Mortadella
- 2 oz grated Parmesan cheese
- 5 tsp Kosher salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Procedure
Heat olive oil in a large sauté saucepan. Add all to medium heat . brown all the meat but cook to medium rare. Then add garlic and salt. Remove all and cool to room temperature. Once cooled, grind meat in a grinder. Use pre-made pasta sheets to make tortellini or any pasta shell as desired. Pour hot broth separately when ready to serve. Buon appetito!
Book your reservations now at Circo’s New Year’s Eve dinner, it’s the perfect upscale-Italian restaurant to welcome 2013 with the Maccionis!
