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Ricotta and Lemon Ravioli

17/11/2023

Here is the recipe for delicious ravioli filled with ricotta and lemon, dressed with butter and sage for an authentic Italian touch.

Ingredients

For the egg pasta:

  • 300g of 00 flour
  • 3 large eggs

Per the filling:

  • 250g fresh ricotta
  • The grated zest of 1 untreated lemon
  • 30g grated Parmesan
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste

For dressing:

  • 100g butter
  • Fresh sage leaves
  • grated Parmesan, for serving
  • Grated lemon zest, for garnish

Preparation

  1. Let’s start with the pasta: arrange the flour in a well on a work surface. Break the eggs in the center and start kneading, gradually incorporating the flour, until you get a smooth and elastic dough. Let the dough rest covered with a kitchen cloth for at least 30 minutes.

  2. For the filling, mix the ricotta in a bowl with the lemon zest, Parmesan, a pinch of salt and pepper until you get a homogeneous mixture. Taste and adjust the flavors to your liking.

  3. After the pasta has rested, roll out the dough thinly with a pasta machine or a rolling pin. Cut out squares or circles of pasta (depending on the shape you prefer for the ravioli).

  4. Place a teaspoon of filling in the center of each square and cover with another square of pasta. Seal the edges by pressing with your fingers or with the tines of a fork to seal them well.

  5. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the ravioli for about 3-4 minutes, until they float to the surface.

  6. For the dressing, while the ravioli are cooking, melt the butter in a pan with some sage until it becomes hazelnut-colored and fragrant.

  7. Drain the ravioli and transfer them to the pan with the butter and sage, toss briefly to flavor them.

  8. Serve the ravioli immediately, garnished with grated Parmesan and grated lemon zest.

Trivia

Ravioli are a type of filled pasta that has ancient origins and the variations are endless. In Italy, each region has its own variant, from the filling to the dressing. These lemon ravioli represent a perfect fusion of fresh and delicate flavors typical of Italian cuisine, ideal for a spring or summer meal.