Best 4 Easy Ravioli Filling Recipes

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Ravioli, a classic Italian pasta dish, consists of small pockets of pasta dough filled with a variety of ingredients, typically ricotta cheese, spinach, and herbs. Often served with a simple tomato sauce, ravioli can also be enjoyed with a variety of other sauces, such as pesto or Alfredo sauce. This versatile dish can be made with a variety of fillings, from traditional to more creative options, and can be cooked in different ways, including boiling, baking, or frying. In this article, we will explore a collection of easy ravioli fillings, providing both classic and unique recipes to satisfy every palate. From the timeless spinach and ricotta filling to the more adventurous options like roasted butternut squash or mushroom and goat cheese, these fillings offer a range of flavors and textures to elevate your ravioli dishes. Whether you prefer a vegetarian filling or one with meat, we have something for everyone. Get ready to indulge in the delightful world of ravioli with our selection of easy and delicious fillings.

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RAVIOLI DOUGH



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Time 1h10m

Yield 24 ravioli

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
4 eggs
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 yolk, for egg wash

Steps:

  • In an electric mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine flour and salt. Add eggs 1 at a time and continue to mix. Drizzle in oil and continue to incorporate all the flour until it forms a ball. Sprinkle some flour on work surface, knead the dough until elastic and smooth. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest for about 30 minutes to allow the gluten to relax.
  • Cut the ball of dough in half, cover and reserve the dough you are not immediately using to prevent it from drying out. Dust the counter and dough with flour. Form the dough into a rectangle and roll it through the pasta machine, 2 or 3 times, at its widest setting. Guide the sheet of dough with the palm of your hand as it emerges from the rollers. *Reduce the setting and crank the dough through again, 2 or 3 times. Continue until the machine is at its narrowest setting. The dough should be paper-thin, about 1/8-inch thick.
  • Dust the counter and dough with flour, lay out the long sheet of pasta. Brush the top surface of dough with egg wash. Drop 1 tablespoon of cooled filling about 2-inches apart on half the sheet of pasta. Fold the unfilled half over the filling. With an espresso cup or fingers, gently press out air pockets around each mound of filling and form a seal. Use a crimper to cut each pillow into squares. Check to make sure the crimped edges are well sealed before cooking. If making ravioli in advance, dust with cornmeal to prevent them from sticking.
  • Cook the ravioli in plenty of boiling salted water for 10 to15 minutes. Ravioli will float to the top when cooked so be careful not to overcrowd the pot. Lift the ravioli from water with a large strainer or slotted spoon. Plate the pasta, top with sauce and grated cheese before serving. Garnish plate with chopped herbs and toasted pine nuts.
  • *For Herb-Patterned Pasta: Follow the standard recipe given above and roll it out to a medium-thick sheet. Next, take well-washed leafy herbs such as, basil, flat-leaf parsley and tarragon, pinch away the stems so only the leaves remain. Hand press the fresh herbs on the dough's surface at 1-inch intervals. Fold the dough over itself and run the "sandwich" through the pasta machine at a thin setting. The leaves will stretch and pattern the pasta. Continue making ravioli as indicated in the procedure.

RAVIOLI (DOUGH AND CHOICE OF 4 FILLINGS)



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Posted in reply to a message board request. This is the family recipe for homemade ravioli. I have included 4 filling variations along with the ravioli dough recipe. Please note that this dough was made by hand and not with a pasta machine. Feel free to use the fillings with your own favorite pasta dough recipe (hand or machine). Prep time includes 1 hour drying time.

Provided by Dee514

Categories     Veal

Time 2h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 28

3 cups unbleached white flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1/2 cup water
1 1/2 lbs ricotta cheese (drained)
1/4 lb freshly grated romano cheese (about 1 cup)
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/4 lb prosciutto or 1/4 lb salami, chopped fine (optional)
1 dash nutmeg
salt and pepper
1 1/2 lbs ricotta cheese (drained)
2 eggs
1/4 cup freshly grated romano cheese
1 1/2-2 tablespoons finely minced fresh italian flat leaf parsley
1/4-1/3 teaspoon cinnamon
salt and pepper
1/4 lb lean ground beef
1/4 lb ground veal
1 tablespoon butter
1 clove garlic
1/2 cup cooked chopped spinach, squeezed dry
1 tablespoon chopped italian flat leaf parsley
2 eggs, slightly beaten
2 tablespoons freshly grated romano cheese
1 dash nutmeg
3/4 lb loose sweet Italian sausage link (or casings removed from links)
2 eggs, slightly beaten
2 tablespoons freshly grated romano cheese (If you prefer a less sharp cheese, freshly grated Parmesan cheese may be substituted for the Romano)

Steps:

  • MAKING THE FILLING: Ricotta Filling#1: In a large bowl, blend all filling ingredients together until smooth, set aside filling until needed.
  • Ricotta Filling#2: In a large bowl, blend all filling ingredients together until smooth, set aside filling until needed.
  • Beef and Spinach Filling: Brown beef and veal in butter with the whole clove of garlic.
  • Remove garlic and let meat mixture cool.
  • Mix spinach, parsley, eggs, cheese and nutmeg into cooled meat until well blended, set aside filling until needed.
  • Sausage Filling: Brown sausage in frying pan, drain fat and allow sausage to cool.
  • When sausage has cooled, mix in eggs and cheese, set aside filling until needed.
  • MAKING THE RAVIOLI DOUGH: Sift flour and salt together.
  • Place flour mixture on a board, making a well in the center of the flour.
  • Drop eggs into the flour well, using your hand or a fork, break the yolks and beat eggs slightly.
  • Combine the eggs and flour together, gradually adding enough warm water to make a stiff dough.
  • Knead dough well, until smooth; cover the dough and let it rest for 15 minutes.
  • Cut dough in half and roll each half of the dough out on a floured board, into a very thin sheet (about 1/16 to 1/8 inch thick).
  • FILLING THE RAVIOLI: Drop about 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoonfuls of filling about 1 1/2 inches apart all along the dough.
  • When the sheet of dough is fully dotted with dabs of filling mixture, cover filling with other sheet of dough.
  • Using your fingers, gently press dough between each dab of filling to seal it.
  • Cut ravioli into squares with a (zig-zag edged) pastry cutter, or very sharp knife.
  • DRYING THE RAVIOLI: Allow ravioli to dry for one hour before cooking.
  • COOKING THE RAVIOLI: Drop ravioli into 6 to 8 quarts of boiling, salted water and cook for about 10 to 15 minutes, or until dough is tender.
  • Remove cooked ravioli from pot carefully with a skimmer or a large slotted spoon, and drain well.
  • Place drained ravioli on a serving platter in layers, alternating layers with your favorite sauce and a sprinkling of grated cheese between each ravioli layer.
  • Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1765.9, Fat 105.8, SaturatedFat 53.8, Cholesterol 793.5, Sodium 2679.3, Carbohydrate 89.4, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 2.7, Protein 108.6

HOMEMADE RAVIOLI



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I love to bake and cook, especially Italian dishes like this homemade ravioli recipe. In fact, my idea of a perfect day consists of cooking my family's favorite foods then watching them dig in!-Lori Daniels, Hartland, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 28

5 to 5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
6 large eggs
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon olive oil
SAUCE:
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1-1/2 cups tomato puree
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup tomato paste
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
FILLING:
1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons minced fresh basil
1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place 5 cups flour in a large bowl. Make a well in the center. Beat the eggs, water and oil; pour into well. Stir together, forming a ball. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 4-6 minutes, adding remaining flour if necessary to keep dough from sticking. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes., Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, combine sauce ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally., In a large bowl, combine filling ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use., Divide pasta dough into fourths; roll 1 portion to 1/16-in. thickness. (Keep pasta covered until ready to use.) Working quickly, place rounded teaspoonfuls of filling 1 in. apart over half of pasta sheet. Fold sheet over; press down to seal. Cut into squares with a pastry wheel. Repeat with remaining dough and filling., Bring a soup kettle of salted water to a boil. Add ravioli. Reduce heat to a gentle simmer; cook until ravioli float to the top and are tender, 1-2 minutes. Drain. Spoon sauce over ravioli.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 856 calories, Fat 27g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 279mg cholesterol, Sodium 1139mg sodium, Carbohydrate 110g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 42g protein.

RAVIOLI WITH MEAT FILLING



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Make and share this Ravioli With Meat Filling recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Ruth Tisdale

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb ground beef
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon ground rosemary
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/3 cup romano cheese
1/3 cup mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup ricotta cheese

Steps:

  • Scramble the hamburger meat until done.
  • Add all the dry seasonings and gently heat for a few minutes.
  • Heat until you get a nice aroma of all the herbs.
  • Remove from heat and cool.
  • Mix all of the cheeses into the meat.
  • It should be a dry dense mixture that will hold together when you form a ball.
  • Use a tablespoon or teaspoon for the filling of each ravioli.
  • If you don't want to make the pasta dough yourself, you can always use the wonton wrappers.
  • They work well.
  • Once the ravioli have been assembled they only need to cook a few minutes.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the taste of your ravioli filling.
  • Don't overwork the dough: Overworking the dough will make it tough. Mix it just until it comes together, then let it rest for at least 30 minutes before rolling it out.
  • Use a variety of fillings: There are endless possibilities when it comes to ravioli fillings. Get creative and experiment with different flavors and textures.
  • Cook the ravioli properly: Ravioli should be cooked in simmering water until they float to the top. Do not overcook them, or they will become tough.
  • Serve the ravioli with a delicious sauce: A simple tomato sauce, pesto, or Alfredo sauce can all be great accompaniments to ravioli.

Conclusion:

With a little planning and effort, you can make delicious ravioli at home. These tips will help you create perfect ravioli every time. So get creative and have fun experimenting with different flavors and fillings. Your taste buds will thank you!

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