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Cheese Ravioli

  • Author: The Prestons
  • Prep Time: PT45M
  • Cook Time: PT5M
  • Total Time: PT50M
  • Yield: Serves 4 people (about 2024 ravioli) 1x

Ingredients

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For the Pasta Dough:

  • 2 cups all purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 23 tablespoons water (as needed)

For the Cheese Filling:

  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 egg yolk
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or parsley

For Cooking and Serving:

 

  • 1 tablespoon salt (for boiling water)
  • 2 cups marinara sauce (or preferred sauce)
  • Grated parmesan and fresh basil (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Pasta Dough:

  • On a clean surface, form a mound with the flour and create a well in the center.
  • Crack the eggs into the well, add salt and olive oil, then gradually mix with a fork.
  • Knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Wrap in plastic and let rest for 30 minutes.

2. Make the Cheese Filling:

  • In a bowl, mix ricotta, parmesan, mozzarella, egg yolk, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and herbs until well combined.

3. Roll Out the Pasta Dough:

  • Divide the dough into two equal parts and roll each into thin sheets (about 1/16 inch thick).
  • Place small spoonfuls of filling evenly spaced on one sheet.
  • Lay the second sheet over the first, pressing around each filling mound to seal.

4. Cut and Seal the Ravioli:

  • Use a knife or ravioli cutter to cut into individual pieces.
  • Press the edges with a fork or your fingers to ensure a tight seal.

5. Cook the Ravioli:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Gently drop in ravioli and cook for 2–4 minutes, or until they float to the top.
  • Drain carefully and serve with your preferred sauce.

6. Serve and Enjoy:

 

  • Toss ravioli with warm marinara sauce, garnish with parmesan and basil, and serve hot.

Notes

  • If the dough is too dry, add a little water while kneading.
  • Ravioli can be frozen before cooking, just boil straight from the freezer, adding 1 extra minute to the cook time.

 

  • Try pairing with pesto, brown butter and sage, or Alfredo sauce for a twist.