It takes time, but the only tricky element is making sure the tortellini is properly shaped and sealed. For this recipe you will need a pasta machine and a 9cm/3½in round cutter. Preheat the oven ...

A bowl of tortellini with spinach and paremesan on a checked tablecloth - Cris Cantón/Getty Images Ah, Italy. That magical country of wine, ancient history, and more than 300 types of pasta.