raveioli

Homemade Ravioli Recipe

Making ravioli from scratch may seem intimidating, but it’s a satisfying and delicious project that becomes easier with a little practice. This recipe includes everything: the pasta dough, a classic ricotta-spinach filling, and a simple butter-sage sauce to bring it all together.

Pasta Dough
To make the dough, you’ll need:
• 2 cups of all-purpose flour
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• A bit of water, only if needed
Start by pouring the flour onto a clean work surface and shaping it into a mound. Make a well in the center and crack the eggs into it. Add the salt and olive oil, then begin mixing the eggs with a fork, gradually pulling in flour from the sides of the well. Once the mixture becomes too thick to mix with a fork. Knead the dough for about 8 minutes, until it feels smooth.

Ricotta and Spinach Filling
For the filling, combine the following ingredients in a bowl:
• 1 cup of ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan
• 1/2 cup of cooked spinach (squeezed dry and finely chopped)
• 1 egg yolk
• A pinch of salt, pepper, and nutmeg
Mix everything until smooth, then chill the mixture in the fridge until the dough is ready to be filled.

Lay one sheet of dough on a floured surface. Place small spoonfuls of filling spaced evenly, around 2 inches apart. Lightly brush water or egg wash around each mound of filling. Place another sheet of dough over the top and press around the filling to seal the ravioli.