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Ravioli with Artichokes and Parmesan

17/11/2023

Artichoke and parmesan ravioli are a refined and delicious dish. Here is the recipe to prepare them:

Ingredients

For the ravioli dough:

  • 300 g of soft wheat flour type “00”
  • 3 large eggs
  • A pinch of salt

For the filling:

  • 6 fresh artichokes
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • Parsley to taste
  • 100 g of grated parmesan
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Extra virgin olive oil

For the seasoning:

  • Butter to taste
  • Sage leaves
  • Grated parmesan for garnish
  • Salt

Preparation

  1. Start by preparing the pasta for the ravioli. Place the flour in a mound on a work surface, add a pinch of salt and the eggs in the center. Begin kneading until you obtain a smooth and elastic dough. Let it rest wrapped in a clean cloth or plastic wrap for about 30 minutes.

  2. Meanwhile, clean the artichokes by removing the tougher outer leaves, the tips, and the inner choke. Cut them into thin wedges and soak them in water and lemon to prevent browning.

  3. In a pan, sauté the garlic in extra virgin olive oil, add the artichokes, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Cook over medium heat until the artichokes are tender. If necessary, add a little water to prevent them from sticking.

  4. Once cooked, remove the garlic and blend the artichokes in a food processor until you obtain a cream. Add the parmesan and mix well. Adjust salt and pepper if necessary.

  5. Roll out the dough with a rolling pin or pasta machine to obtain thin sheets. Place small amounts of artichoke filling at regular intervals on the sheet and cover with another sheet of pasta. Press around the filling to make the two sheets adhere well and cut out the ravioli with a pasta cutter.

  6. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the ravioli for a few minutes.

  7. For the seasoning, melt some butter in a pan with a few sage leaves. When the ravioli are ready, drain them gently and transfer them to the pan with the butter and sage.

  8. Toss them briefly in the seasoning, then arrange them on plates and garnish with additional grated parmesan.

Trivia

Ravioli are a typical dish of Italian tradition; their artichoke variant is a perfect marriage between fresh pasta and the delicacy of this spring vegetable. Parmesan, with its bold flavor, enhances the taste of the artichokes without overpowering it.