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Ricotta Ravioli

Cristina
The most delicious homemade pasta you can think of, ricotta ravioli, for an easy but scrumptious pasta dinner!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Pasta
Cuisine Italian
Servings 24 ravioli

Equipment

  • Baking Tray
  • Bench Scraper
  • Bowl
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Semolina Flour

Ingredients
  

Pasta dough:

  • 450 g '00' flour
  • 50 g semolina flour
  • 5 medium eggs

Filling: 

  • 400 g cow's ricotta drained
  • 40 g parmesan cheese
  • pinch of nutmeg
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Mix the flours in a large mixing bowl or on a clean work surface. Then create a well in the center of the flour mixture.
  • Crack the eggs into the well. Using a fork slowly mix the eggs, gradually pulling flour from the edges. Once the dough starts coming together, knead it with your hands for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. If it feels too sticky, add a little more flour; if it feels too dry, sprinkle it with a tiny bit of water (don't exaggerate and add gradually).
  • Wrap the dough in cling film and let it rest for 30 minutes to an hour at room temperature*
  • While waiting, prepare your filling. Mix the ricotta, parmesan, nutmeg, salt and pepper in a bowl and make sure they are well combined. Then add it to a piping bag (or you can use a spoon later).
  • Divide the dough into four pieces and keep the rest covered in film to prevent them from drying, With the help of a pasta machine (or rolling pin) roll your dough until about 2 mm thick – start with the thickest setting going to the thinnest- keeping the dough lightly floured.
  • Lay out a sheet of dough and place small spoonfuls of filling (about 1 teaspoon each) along the sheet, leaving space between each dollop (about 2-3 cm).
  • Lightly brush the areas around the filling with water, then carefully place another sheet of dough over the top. Gently press the edges around the filling and then press down to seal the edges.
  • Use a ravioli cutter or a sharp knife to cut out each ravioli. You can eat them straight away by cooking them in a boiling pot of water for 3-4 minutes or you can freeze them. **
  • Enjoy your ricotta ravioli with your favourite sauce!

Notes

* Resting time is essential in order to make it easier for the gluten to relax and better roll out the pasta dough.
** After shaping and filling, add them to a tray with parchment paper and flour and freeze. After a couple of hours, you can put them in a freezer-safe container and store them for up to 2/3 months. They can be cooked from frozen just by adding a couple of minutes to cooking time or until tender.
Keyword ricotta ravioli