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Ravioli with cheese and egg cream

17/11/2023

Here is a recipe for ravioli filled with cheese and egg cream.

Ingredients

  • For the egg pasta:

    • 300 g of type 00 flour
    • 3 large eggs
    • A pinch of salt

  • For the filling:

    • 250 g of fresh ricotta
    • 100 g of grated Parmesan cheese
    • 1 large egg (plus one for brushing the ravioli edges, if necessary)
    • Salt and pepper to taste

  • For the sauce:

    • 200 ml of fresh cooking cream
    • 50 g of butter
    • Nutmeg to taste
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • Extra grated Parmesan cheese for serving

Preparation

  1. Start by preparing the egg pasta: form a volcano with the flour and crack the eggs in the center. Add a pinch of salt. Begin to incorporate the eggs with the flour using a fork and then knead with your hands until you obtain a smooth and elastic dough. If the dough is too dry, you can add a little water; if it’s too moist, add more flour. Wrap the dough in cling film and let it rest for about 30 minutes.

  2. Meanwhile, prepare the filling: mix the ricotta with the grated Parmesan and the egg. Add salt and pepper to taste and mix until you get a homogeneous mixture.

  3. Roll out the egg pasta with a rolling pin or a pasta machine to obtain a thin sheet. Cut squares or circles of pasta, depending on the shape of ravioli you prefer.

  4. Place a teaspoon of the filling in the center of each piece of pasta, brush the edges with a little beaten egg to help seal them, then cover with another piece of pasta. Press the edges firmly to seal the raviolo, trying to expel all the air.

  5. For the sauce, melt the butter in a pan, add the cream and let it warm up over medium-low heat. Adjust the salt and pepper and grate a generous amount of nutmeg.

  6. Cook the ravioli in plenty of salted water. They are ready when they float to the surface, it will take about 3-4 minutes.

  7. Drain the ravioli with a slotted spoon and transfer them to the pan with the cream and butter sauce to let them marry the flavors.

  8. Serve the ravioli with a sprinkling of grated Parmesan cheese.

Curiosity

Ravioli are a typical dish of Italian tradition and can be varied in many ways, both in terms of filling and the type of sauce. The cheese and egg cream is a simple but very tasty stuffing, which perfectly matches the sweetness of the butter and the freshness of the cream. It is a rich and substantial dish, perfect for a special occasion or a Sunday meal with the family.

Ravioli with cheese and egg cream