Homemade Ricotta and Spinach Ravioli

[Luna]

If you're looking to impress your friends and family with a delicious homemade meal, why not try making your own ravioli from scratch? It may sound daunting, but with a little patience and love, you can create tender pasta pillows filled with your favorite savory or sweet fillings. Here's a simple recipe to get you started:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Water, as needed
• For the filling:

Ricotta and Spinach Filling:

• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 cup cooked spinach, squeezed dry and finely chopped
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Make a well in the center and crack the eggs into it.
   
2. Using a fork, gradually whisk the eggs while incorporating the flour from the edges of the well until a dough starts to form.
3. Once the dough becomes too stiff to mix with a fork, use your hands to knead it until smooth and elastic, about 5-10 minutes. If the dough is too dry, add a little water, one teaspoon at a time, until it comes together.
4. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes to allow the gluten to relax.
5. While the dough is resting, prepare your chosen filling by mixing together all the ingredients in a separate bowl.
6. After resting, divide the dough into smaller portions and roll each portion out into thin sheets using a rolling pin or pasta machine. Aim for sheets that are about 1/16 inch thick.
7. Spoon small mounds of filling onto one sheet of pasta, leaving space between each mound.
8. Carefully place another sheet of pasta over the filling, pressing down gently around each mound to seal the edges and remove any air pockets.
9. Use a sharp knife or a ravioli cutter to cut the pasta into individual ravioli squares.
10. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Carefully drop the ravioli into the boiling water and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they float to the surface and are cooked through.
11. Use a slotted spoon to remove the cooked ravioli from the water and transfer them to a serving dish.
12. Serve the homemade ravioli hot with your favorite sauce, such as marinara, Alfredo, or browned butter with sage. Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley, if desired.

Making homemade ravioli is a fun and rewarding culinary project that will surely impress your guests. Plus, you can customize the fillings to suit your taste preferences! Give it a try and let me know how it turns out. Happy cooking!

 

[Kenz]

looks interesting! cant wait to make one, thanks for this recipe!