Cheese Ravioli
Cheese ravioli is a delightful Italian dish that brings comfort and flavor to your table. This homemade recipe features delicate pasta filled with creamy ricotta and Parmesan, all enveloped in a rich tomato sauce. Perfect for any occasion, this cheese ravioli will impress family and friends alike, making every meal feel like a celebration.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup ricotta cheese (full-fat)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg (for filling)
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 cups tomato sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Mix flour and one egg until a dough forms. Knead for about 10 minutes until smooth. Wrap in plastic wrap and let rest for 30 minutes.
- Make the Filling: Combine ricotta, Parmesan, remaining egg, basil, salt, and pepper in a bowl until well mixed.
- Roll Out the Pasta: Divide dough into quarters and roll each piece thinly using a pasta machine or rolling pin.
- Fill the Ravioli: Place spoonfuls of filling on one pasta sheet. Brush edges with water, cover with another sheet, and press to seal.
- Cook the Ravioli: Boil salted water; gently drop ravioli in and cook until they float (about 3-4 minutes).
- Serve: Heat tomato sauce with olive oil in a pan, add cooked ravioli, and serve hot with extra Parmesan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 ravioli (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 70mg