Homemade Ricotta and Mint Tortelloni

These evolved from one of the classics of the Bolognese repertoire, tortelloni di ricotta e prezzemolo, large tortelli stuffed with ricotta and parsley. We have a lot of mint growing on our terrace that needs little encouragement to multiply, and in looking for ways to use it, I thought of substituting it for the parsley in the tortelloni’s stuffing. We grow several varieties, from the sweet Roman mentuccia to spicy peppermint, menta peperita. Each has its