Cheese Ravioli
Cheese ravioli is a delightful culinary experience that combines creamy ricotta and Parmesan filling enveloped in delicate pasta, topped with vibrant marinara sauce. This comforting dish not only brings back cherished family memories but also promises to impress at any gathering. With simple ingredients and straightforward preparation steps, you can create a homemade meal that will warm hearts and satisfy appetites.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp salt
- Your favorite sauce (e.g., marinara or pesto)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a bowl, mix flour and salt; create a well in the center. Add eggs and mix until combined, then knead for about 10 minutes until smooth.
- Rest the Dough: Wrap dough in plastic wrap and let it rest for at least 30 minutes.
- Create the Filling: Combine ricotta, Parmesan, and salt in a bowl; mix until creamy.
- Roll Out the Dough: Divide dough into smaller pieces; roll each piece thinly using a pasta machine or rolling pin.
- Assemble Ravioli: Place small dollops of filling on one sheet of pasta, moisten edges with water, fold another sheet over, and seal tightly.
- Cook Your Ravioli: Boil salted water; drop ravioli in and cook for 3-4 minutes until they float. Remove with a slotted spoon.
- Serve immediately with your chosen sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 ravioli (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg