Casoncelli (Italy)

An authentic recipe for traditional Italian Casoncelli, highlighting the craftsmanship of homemade stuffed pasta paired with a rich butter and sage reduction.

Level Hard Prep 60 min Cook 30 min Servings 4 Score 4.9/10

Ready in

90 min

Makes 4 servings

Prep 60m

Cook 30m

Level Hard

About this recipe

An authentic recipe for traditional Italian Casoncelli, highlighting the craftsmanship of homemade stuffed pasta paired with a rich butter and sage reduction.

A classic Lombardy stuffed pasta served in a luxurious brown butter, sage, and pancetta sauce.

Instructions

Mix flour and eggs to form a smooth pasta dough, knead well, wrap, and let rest for 30 minutes.
In a bowl, combine the cooked ground meat, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, egg, parsley, lemon zest, a pinch of nutmeg, salt, and pepper to make the filling.
Roll out the pasta dough thinly, cut into circles or squares, place a small spoonful of filling in the center, fold over, and seal the edges into traditional shapes.
In a large skillet, melt the butter with diced pancetta and fresh sage leaves until the butter browns and pancetta becomes crisp.
Cook the casoncelli in a large pot of boiling salted water for 4-5 minutes until they float to the top.
Transfer the cooked pasta directly into the browned butter and pancetta sauce, toss gently, and serve hot topped with plenty of grated parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Calories 480

Protein 22g

Carbs 52g

Fat 20g

Fiber 3g

Sugar 3g

Sodium 580mg

Serving Size 1 serving

Cooking Timeline

Prep 60 min

Cook 30 min

Total 90 min

Recipe Scorecard

Overall 9.4 /10

Expert 4.9 95% conf.

Taste 9.8
Presentation 9.5
Nutrition 7.5
Value 9.0
Instructions 9.2
Ingredients 9.5
Time Accuracy 9.0
Difficulty 7.5
Would Make Again 9.0

Expert Review

Reviewed by FindEdition Kitchen

Verdict

An exquisite Northern Italian delicacy that combines rich, savory fillings with a fragrant butter and sage sauce.

Pros

Authentic regional recipe
Incredible flavor profile
Perfect for special occasions

Cons

Requires time and patience to shape

Overview

A classic Lombardy stuffed pasta served in a luxurious brown butter, sage, and pancetta sauce.

AI Insights

Summary

An authentic recipe for traditional Italian Casoncelli, highlighting the craftsmanship of homemade stuffed pasta paired with a rich butter and sage reduction.

Tips

Ensure the pasta edges are sealed tightly so the filling does not leak out during boiling
Do not overheat the butter too quickly when browning it to avoid burning the sage leaves
Serve immediately while the butter sauce is bubbling and fragrant