Italian Ravioli
Italian Ravioli is a delightful dish that brings the flavors of Italy right to your kitchen. Each delicate pasta pocket is filled with a creamy ricotta and fresh herb mixture, then served with a rich tomato sauce. This homemade ravioli recipe is perfect for family dinners or special occasions, creating memorable moments filled with laughter and love around the table. Get ready to impress your guests with this easy-to-follow recipe!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups pasta flour
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil or parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for sauce)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
Instructions
- Make the Dough: Mix pasta flour and eggs in a bowl until a rough dough forms. Knead on a floured surface until smooth.
- Roll Out the Dough: Divide dough into four portions and roll each thinly to about 1/8 inch thick.
- Prepare the Filling: In a bowl, combine ricotta, Parmesan, herbs, salt, and pepper. Taste for seasoning.
- Fill Your Ravioli: Cut squares from rolled dough, place filling on half of them, moisten edges with water, fold over and seal.
- Cook Your Ravioli: Boil salted water; drop in ravioli and cook for 3-4 minutes until they float.
- Make Your Sauce: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat; add garlic and tomatoes; simmer for about 10 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 80mg