Ricotta-Filled Ravioli
Delicious, homemade ravioli filled with creamy ricotta cheese, perfect for a satisfying and delightful main course.
Nutrition
Calories: 390cal
Carbohydrate: 42g
Protein: 18g
Fat: 18g
Cholesterol: – -mg
Sodium: – -mg
Difficulty Level: easy
45 min Prep
15 min Cook
1 hr Total
4 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Freshly chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Pour the flour onto a clean work surface and make a well in the center. Add the eggs, salt, and olive oil into the well.
- Using a fork, start to gently beat the eggs, gradually incorporating the flour from the edges of the well.
- Once combined, use your hands to knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. If the dough is too sticky, sprinkle a little extra flour as needed.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest for at least 30 minutes at room temperature.
- For the ricotta filling, mix the ricotta, Parmesan, and egg yolk in a bowl. Add nutmeg, salt, and pepper and stir until fully combined.
- After the dough has rested, cut it into four pieces. Take one piece and keep the others wrapped to prevent them from drying out.
- Using a pasta machine, roll out the dough piece starting from the thickest setting, gradually working to the thinnest setting. The dough should be thin enough to see your hand through it.
- Lay the rolled dough on a floured surface. Place teaspoons of filling along one half of the dough, about 1.5 inches apart.
- Fold the other half of the dough over the filling. Press around each mound to seal the edges, ensuring there are no air pockets.
- Using a ravioli cutter or sharp knife, cut the ravioli and place on a floured tray. Repeat with remaining dough and filling.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Gently add the ravioli and cook for about 4-5 minutes, or until they float to the surface.
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat until golden brown. Drain the ravioli and toss them gently in the butter.
- Serve the ravioli hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley.