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Homemade Ricotta Ravioli

Tender pasta pillows filled with creamy ricotta and fresh herbs, topped with browned butter and sage. Made from scratch but fast enough for a weeknight dinner.

Total time
45 min
Servings
2
Calories
520
Protein
18g
Homemade Ricotta Ravioli
comfortelegantitalianvegetariancheesetendercreamysoft

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Mound flour on a clean counter. Make a well in the center and crack both eggs into it.

  2. Step 2

    Using a fork, beat the eggs gently, then draw flour from the walls into the center.

  3. Step 3

    When shaggy, knead by hand for 8–10 minutes until smooth and slightly elastic.

  4. Step 4

    Wrap in plastic and rest at room temperature for 15 minutes.

  5. Step 5

    Mix ricotta, Parmesan, parsley, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until combined.

  6. Step 6

    On a floured surface, roll dough thin (1/16 inch). Cut into 2-inch squares.

  7. Step 7

    Place 1 tsp filling on each square. Fold corner to corner, press edges to seal.

  8. Step 8

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add ravioli in batches.

  9. Step 9

    When ravioli float and cook 1–2 minutes longer, lift out with a slotted spoon.

  10. Step 10

    Melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add sage and cook until fragrant.

  11. Step 11

    Place ravioli in a serving bowl. Pour sage butter over top and finish with salt and pepper.

Tools you’ll need

  • rolling pin
  • large pot for boiling
  • slotted spoon
  • small skillet
  • fork or whisk
  • cutting board

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