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Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta — traditional dish from Buenos Aires, Argentina
Main course Meat

Food Flavour DNA

Nutritional Values

🔥600kcal
💪25gProtein
🌾80gCarbs
🥑18gFat
🌿4gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🥚 Eggs 🥛 Dairy

Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta

How to order / say it
Say it Sorrentinos — [sor-ren-TEE-nos]
Order I'd like the sorrentinos, please.
Locally Me gustaría los sorrentinos, por favor.
Say locally

Large, round stuffed pasta similar to ravioli

Why try it?

Sorrentinos highlight Argentina's Italian culinary influence and are a popular choice for festive occasions. Their generous fillings reflect both local creativity and comfort.

How it tastes

Sorrentinos offer a plush, doughy exterior filled with rich, savory ingredients like ham, cheese, and nutty notes from optional walnuts. They're often garnished with a creamy sauce that complements their filling.

Origin & History — first documented: 1960

Emerging in the mid-20th century, Sorrentinos were created by Italian immigrants in Buenos Aires. They have since become a beloved and common dish, particularly in regions with strong Italian heritage.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 300 g pasta dough
  • 🥛 150 g ricotta cheese
  • 🥛 50 g parmesan cheese
  • 🥜 30 g walnuts
  • 🥩 100 g ham
  • 🥚 1 egg

Method

  1. 1 Roll out the pasta dough and cut into circles.
  2. 2 Mix ricotta, parmesan, walnuts, and ham for the filling.
  3. 3 Place the filling on the dough circles, fold, and seal.
  4. 4 Boil the sorrentinos until cooked and serve with sauce.

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