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Whole wheat ravioli stuffed with gorgonzola and diced pears

17/11/2023

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

Ingredients

  • For the ravioli dough:

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

  • For the filling:

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

  • To dress:

    • Butter as needed
    • Crushed walnuts (optional)
    • Grated Parmesan (optional)

Preparation

  1. Start with the preparation of the dough for the ravioli: pour the whole wheat flour on a pastry board, make a well and add the eggs and a pinch of salt in the center. Work the ingredients until you obtain a smooth and uniform dough. Let the dough rest covered with a clean cloth for about 30 minutes.

  2. In the meantime, prepare the filling: cut the pear into small cubes and crush the gorgonzola with a fork in a bowl. Combine the pear dices with the gorgonzola, adjust salt and pepper and mix well.

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

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

  5. Use a pastry wheel or a ravioli mold to cut 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. Gently drain the ravioli and transfer them to the pan with the melted butter, tossing them briefly.

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

Curiosity

Ravioli are a specialty of Italian cuisine, known all over 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 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.