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Homemade Ravioli is a labor of love that yields delicious results. This recipe features tender pasta dough filled with a creamy ricotta cheese filling, served with your favorite sauce, creating a dish that’s sure to impress your friends and family.
Ingredients: For the pasta dough:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the filling:
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs (such as basil, parsley, or thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
For serving:
- Your favorite pasta sauce
- Additional grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions:
- To make the pasta dough, mound the flour on a clean work surface and create a well in the center. Crack the eggs into the well, add olive oil and salt, then gradually incorporate the flour into the eggs until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for about 5-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Wrap it in plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- While the dough is resting, prepare the filling. In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, chopped fresh herbs, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Once the dough has rested, divide it into smaller portions. Roll out each portion of dough into a thin sheet using a pasta machine or rolling pin.
- Place small dollops of the filling evenly spaced on one sheet of pasta dough, leaving space between each dollop.
- Gently lay a second sheet of pasta dough over the filling, pressing down around each mound to seal the ravioli.
- Use a sharp knife or pasta cutter to cut the ravioli into individual pieces. Press the edges firmly to seal.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the ravioli in batches for about 3-4 minutes, or until they float to the surface and are tender.
- Remove the cooked ravioli from the water with a slotted spoon and transfer to a serving plate.
- Serve Homemade Ravioli hot with your favorite pasta sauce, grated Parmesan cheese, and fresh basil leaves for garnish. Enjoy this labor of love with family and friends!