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Whole Wheat Ravioli Filled with Gorgonzola and Diced Pears

17/11/2023

I can suggest a recipe for whole wheat ravioli with a gorgonzola filling and diced pears, which is a delicious and refined combination. Here’s how to prepare them:

Ingredients

  • For the ravioli dough:

    • 300 g whole wheat flour
    • 3 eggs
    • A pinch of salt

  • For the filling:

    • 200 g sweet gorgonzola
    • 1 ripe but firm pear
    • Salt and pepper to taste

  • For seasoning:

    • Butter to taste
    • Chopped walnuts (optional)
    • Grated Parmesan (optional)

Preparation

  1. Start by preparing the ravioli dough: pour the whole wheat flour onto a work surface, make a well in the center and add the eggs and a pinch of salt. Knead the ingredients until you obtain a smooth and homogeneous dough. Let the dough rest covered with a clean cloth for about 30 minutes.

  2. Meanwhile, prepare the filling: cut the pear into small dice and mash the gorgonzola with a fork in a bowl. Add the pear dice to the gorgonzola, adjust with salt and pepper and mix well.

  3. Roll out the ravioli dough with a rolling pin or a pasta machine, obtaining thin sheets.

  4. Distribute small mounds of filling on one half of the sheet, spacing them a few centimeters apart. Cover with the other half of the sheet and press well around the filling to seal the ravioli.

  5. Use a pasta cutter wheel or a ravioli mold to cut out the ravioli.

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

  7. Meanwhile, in a pan, melt a knob of butter.

  8. Drain the ravioli gently and transfer them to the pan with the melted butter, tossing briefly.

  9. Plate the ravioli and, if desired, sprinkle with chopped walnuts and grated Parmesan before serving.

Fun Facts

Ravioli are a specialty typical of Italian cuisine, known throughout the world. Their versatility in fillings makes them suitable for many flavor combinations. In this case, the contrast between the intense taste of gorgonzola and the sweetness of the pears creates a very interesting balance of flavors, which is enhanced by the rusticity of the whole wheat pasta. This recipe is a perfect example of how tradition and innovation can meet in Italian cuisine.