Ravioli, a classic Italian pasta, consists of a delicate pasta dough filled with a variety of savory ingredients, such as cheese, meat, or vegetables. Originating from the northern regions of Italy, ravioli has become a beloved dish worldwide. This article presents a comprehensive guide to making homemade ravioli from scratch, along with three delectable filling recipes: a traditional cheese filling, a flavorful meat filling, and a vibrant vegetable filling.
Using simple and accessible ingredients, our detailed recipes will walk you through the process of preparing the pasta dough, crafting the fillings, assembling the ravioli, and cooking them to perfection. Whether you prefer the classic cheese-filled ravioli, the hearty meat-filled ravioli, or the refreshing vegetable-filled ravioli, we have a recipe that will tantalize your taste buds.
Discover the art of creating this timeless pasta dish in the comfort of your own kitchen. Impress your family and friends with your culinary skills as you serve up a plate of homemade ravioli, showcasing your dedication to crafting authentic Italian cuisine.
HOMEMADE RAVIOLI
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
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.... RAVIOLI REALLY HOMEMADE
This ravioli doses not take as long as most people think! After all, the best things all take a little time. If you can get 2 other people to help and form an assembly line, you could be finished in about 1 hour! Then you will have around 75 Ravioli for your use anytime you want them, these also freeze very well! Try my recipe #106003! You will not buy store bought sauce any more! this came from an older lady from Italy back in the early 60's. Please note:::: The review that Chef #275157 is a FALSE REVIEW,THE ACCOUNT AND REVIEW WAS MADE ON THE SAME DAY.THERE IS NO WAY THE PERSON MADE THIS, IF IT TOOK THEM 4 HOURS AND STILL ATE,WHICH I KNOW THEY DID NOT,THEY NEED A NEW HOBBY AND COOKING IS NOT IT! PLEASE DISREGARD THE REVIEW IT IS FALSE.
Provided by Timothy H.
Categories High Protein
Time 47m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Make the dough first, this can be done a day in advance. Before you use the dough, it needs to be at room temperature.
- First, brown the beef in a skillet and drain all the fat. Set aside to let cool.
- In a food processor add the garlic and onion chop very fine.
- Now add the cooked hamburger and process very fine. Add the cheese, parsley flakes, basil, oregano, salt and pepper; mix very well in the food process bowl. Refrigerate until ready for use.
- To make the dough for the ravioli, divide it into 8 pieces making sure the dough is stiff.
- Roll 1 piece at a time on a floured surface as thin as possible. If using a pasta machine or Kitchen-Aid pasta roller, roll it into 1/16 of an inch or so. (I have a Kitchen Aid pasta roller and this only takes 2-3 minutes for the bottom and the top pieces of the dough).
- Using a ravioli tray, add a little flour across the tray to keep them to sticking to the tray. Put the first piece of dough across and fill each ravioli with the mixture.
- Now put the second piece of the dough on top of the tray. Use a rolling pin to seal the sides of the ravioli. Flip the tray upside down and the ravioli will fall out.Seal with an egg mixture! (Now that is 1 egg and 1/4 cup milk wisked).
- To cook, bring to a boil 4-6 cups of water in a large pot and bring to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil.
- Boil for about 10 to 12 minutes. Serve with your favorite spaghetti sauce or try mine
- Recipe #106003.
- Option #2:.
- Sauté meat in butter. Season lightly with salt.
- Use meat grinder to process the meats. Add all the ingredients into a mixing bowl and mix until well-combined.
- Cover the filling and refrigerate for a few hours or overnight.
- Once the filling has rested, you can begin making your ravioli.
RICOTTA-FILLED RAVIOLI (RAVIOLI DI RICOTTA)
This recipe is part of the Epicurious Online Cooking School, in partnership with the Culinary Institute of America. To watch it being made, and to learn how to make other Italian classics, check out the videos.
Provided by Gianni Scappin
Categories Pasta Maker Egg Kid-Friendly Parmesan Ricotta Boil Small Plates
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- To make the ravioli filling:
- 1. In a large bowl combine the ricotta, nutmeg, lemon zest, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and 1 egg. Season to taste with salt and pepper, stir well, and set aside.
- To make the ravioli dough:
- 1. Mound the flour on a clean work surface and create a well in the center. Place the eggs, egg yolks, and oil (if using) in the center. Using a fork, whisk the eggs and oil together and slowly start dragging the flour into the egg mixture. Knead by hand until all the ingredients are well combined and the dough is smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. (Alternatively, place all the ingredients in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook. With the mixer on medium speed, knead the dough until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes.) Wrap the dough in plastic wrap or place it in a covered bowl and let it rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
- 2. Set up a pasta machine and turn it to the largest opening. Cut off pieces of dough about the size of an egg. Working with one piece of dough at a time, roll the dough into sheets about 1/8-inch thick.
- 3. Lay 1 pasta sheet flat on a lightly floured work surface and determine approximately where the halfway point is lengthwise. Use a pastry brush to lightly wet one half of the dough with the remaining egg lightly beaten with water. Spoon mounds of the filling, about 2 teaspoons each, onto half of the wet side of the dough, leaving about a 1/2 inch between the mounds. Fold the dry half of the sheet over lengthwise to cover the filling. Press the pasta sheets together to seal the edges around the filling, and press out any excess air. Use a pastry cutter or knife to cut individual ravioli. As you cut out the ravioli, place them on a plate or baking sheet sprinkled with flour to keep them from sticking. Repeat with the remaining pasta and filling.
- 4. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the ravioli all at once and stir a few times to submerge and separate them. Cook, uncovered, at a gentle boil until the pasta is just tender to the bite, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain the ravioli thoroughly and serve with a desired sauce or cheese.
Tips:
- For the best results, use fresh pasta dough. If you don't have time to make your own, you can buy pre-made pasta dough from the store.
- When rolling out the pasta dough, make sure it is thin enough so that you can see the filling through it.
- Be careful not to overstuff the ravioli. Too much filling will make them difficult to seal.
- To prevent the ravioli from sticking together, coat them lightly with flour before cooking.
- Cook the ravioli in a large pot of boiling salted water until they float to the top. This usually takes about 3-4 minutes.
- Serve the ravioli immediately with your favorite sauce.
Conclusion:
Homemade ravioli is a delicious and rewarding dish that is perfect for a special occasion. With a little time and effort, you can create a dish that will impress your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give homemade ravioli a try. You won't be disappointed!
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