Sorrentinos

Ingredients

All-purpose flour

2 cups

Eggs

2 large

Water

2-3 tablespoons

Salt

1/2 teaspoon

Diced ham

1 cup

Fresh spinach, chopped

1 cup

Mozzarella cheese, shredded

1 cup

Parmesan cheese, grated

1/2 cup

Butter, melted

2 tablespoons

Egg yolk

1

Tomato sauce

2 cups

Bread crumbs

1/2 cup

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, eggs, water, and salt. Knead until a smooth and elastic dough forms, about 5-10 minutes.
2. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes at room temperature.
3. In a separate bowl, mix together the diced ham, shredded mozzarella cheese, chopped spinach, grated Parmesan cheese, melted butter, and egg yolk until well combined.
4. On a floured surface, roll out the dough into thin sheets, about 1/8 inch thick.
5. Use a round cookie cutter or a glass to cut the dough into circles, approximately 3-4 inches in diameter.
6. Place a spoonful of the filling in the center of each dough circle, being careful not to overfill.
7. Fold the dough over the filling to form a half-moon shape. Press the edges to seal tightly, using a fork to crimp the edges if desired.
8. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Gently add the sorrentinos and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until they float to the surface.
9. Remove the sorrentinos from the water using a slotted spoon and drain them well.
10. In a separate saucepan, heat the tomato sauce over medium heat until warmed through.
11. Serve the sorrentinos topped with the warm tomato sauce and a generous sprinkle of breadcrumbs for added crunch.