1-First, focus on the beet pasta. Wash, dry, and rub the beet skin with olive oil, then sprinkle it with kosher salt and wrap it in foil. Bake it at 350°F (175°C) for 45 minutes to 1 hour until it’s soft, let it cool, peel, and puree it. In a food processor, pulse the pureed beet with the eggs, egg yolk, and olive oil until smooth.

2-Next, add the flour and salt, pulsing to combine everything into a dough. Knead it by hand on a floured surface until it’s smooth and that vibrant pink color shows through. Wrap the dough tightly and refrigerate it for at least 2 hours or overnight for the best texture. Once rested, divide the dough and roll it out thinly using a pasta machine or rolling pin, dusting with flour to keep it from sticking, and cover the sheets with floured towels to prevent drying.

3-Preparing the Filling: While the dough rests, work on the wild mushroom filling. Heat butter or olive oil in a pan and sauté the minced garlic until it’s lightly golden. Add the finely chopped mushrooms and cook them until tender, seasoning with salt and pepper. Let the mixture cool, then stir in the goat cheese for a creamy finish.

4-Assembling and Cooking the Tortellini: Now for the fun part: assembly. Cut the pasta sheets into 3-inch circles, place a small amount of filling in the center of each, moisten half the edge with a damp finger, fold into a semicircle, and seal the edges firmly. Bring the ends together with a tiny dab of water to form the classic shape, then place them on a floured baking sheet. Boil in salted water for 5-8 minutes, or freeze them uncooked for later.

5-For the garlic sage sauce, heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat, add the halved garlic cloves and sage leaves, and infuse for about 10 minutes until the garlic browns. Transfer the boiled tortellini to the pan, toss to coat, and let the sauce thicken slightly while the tortellini browns gently. Garnish with fresh sage leaves and grated Parmesan if you like. As you might know from cooking other recipes, like our apple cranberry crisp, timing is everything for the best results.