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HOMEMADE FOUR CHEESE RAVIOLI
Great homemade Italian ravioli recipe that I have recreated to taste like the ravioli at Maggiano's restaurant. Don't be intimidated by the large list of ingredients, it is well worth it!
Provided by Callie1025
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 2h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Mound the flour and salt together on a work surface and form a well. Beat the teaspoon of olive oil, 2 eggs, and water in a bowl. Pour half the egg mixture into the well. Begin mixing the egg with the flour with one hand; use your other hand to keep the flour mound steady. Add the remaining egg mixture and knead to form a dough.
- Knead the dough until smooth, 8 to 10 minutes; add more flour if the dough is too sticky. Form the dough into a ball and wrap tightly with plastic. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
- While the dough is resting, prepare the ravioli filling. Combine the ricotta cheese, cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, provolone cheese, egg, and parsley and mix well. Set the filling aside.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the crushed garlic and pesto sauce and cook for one minute. Pour in the heavy cream, raise the heat to high, and bring the sauce to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the Parmesan cheese and stir until the cheese melts. Remove the pan from the heat and keep warm.
- Meanwhile, in a separate saucepan, warm the marinara sauce over medium-low heat.
- Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Beat the egg with the tablespoon of water to make the egg wash.
- Roll out the pasta dough into thin sheets no thicker than a nickel. To assemble the ravioli, brush the egg wash over a sheet of pasta. Drop the filling mixture on the dough by teaspoonfuls about one inch apart. Cover the filling with the top sheet of pasta, pressing out the air from around each portion of filling. Press firmly around the filling to seal. Cut into individual ravioli with a knife or pizza cutter. Seal the edges.
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Stir in the ravioli, and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the ravioli float to the top and the filling is hot, 4 to 8 minutes. Drain well.
- Grease a baking sheet. Place the cooked ravioli on the sheet pan and bake in the preheated oven until brown, about 4 minutes.
- To serve the ravioli, divide them among four warmed serving bowls. Drizzle the marinara sauce over the ravioli and then top with the cream sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1269.6 calories, Carbohydrate 80.4 g, Cholesterol 406.5 mg, Fat 89.2 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 37.8 g, SaturatedFat 46.7 g, Sodium 1358.9 mg, Sugar 16 g
FOUR CHEESE RAVIOLI
Provided by Food Network
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large stockpot, boil the ravioli as per instructions on the box. Wash and split 12 cherry tomatoes then set aside. Remove about half of the spinach from the box and set aside. When the ravioli are done, strain and set aside. Place the thawed spinach in the stockpot with the tomatoes add the olive oil and butter. Return to a medium hear, stir and add the ravioli to the pot. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, season with salt and fresh pepper and top with freshly grated Asiago cheese.;
Tips:
- Use fresh herbs for the pesto: Fresh basil, parsley, and oregano will give the pesto the best flavor.
- Don't overcook the ravioli: Ravioli cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook it. Otherwise, it will become mushy.
- Use a good quality cheese: The cheese is the star of this dish, so use a good quality cheese that you enjoy.
- Serve the ravioli immediately: Ravioli is best served immediately after it is cooked. Otherwise, it will start to lose its flavor and texture.
Conclusion:
This four cheese ravioli with herb pesto is a delicious and easy-to-make meal. It is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight dinner. The ravioli is filled with a creamy cheese filling and topped with a flavorful herb pesto. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
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