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Ricotta and Lemon Ravioli

17/11/2023

Here is the recipe for delicious ricotta and lemon-filled ravioli, seasoned with butter and sage for an authentically Italian touch.

Ingredients

For the egg pasta:

  • 300g of 00 flour
  • 3 large eggs

For the filling:

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

For the seasoning:

  • 100g of butter
  • Fresh sage leaves
  • Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
  • Grated lemon zest, for garnishing

Preparation

  1. Start with the pasta: place the flour in a mound on a work surface. Break the eggs into the center and start kneading, gradually incorporating the flour, until you obtain 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 with the lemon zest, Parmesan, a pinch of salt and pepper in a bowl until you have a homogeneous mixture. Taste and adjust the flavors to your liking.

  3. After the pasta has rested, roll out the dough thinly using a pasta machine or a rolling pin. Cut out squares or circles of pasta (depending on the shape you prefer for your 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 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 seasoning, while the ravioli are cooking, melt the butter in a frying pan with some sage until it becomes nutty and fragrant.

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

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

Curiosity

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