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Homemade Ricotta Ravioli

Tender pasta pillows filled with creamy ricotta and fresh herbs, topped with browned butter and sage. Made from scratch but fast enough for a weeknight dinner.

Total time
45 min
Servings
2
Calories
520
Protein
18g
Homemade Ricotta Ravioli
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 whole eggs
  • ¾ cup ricotta cheese
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley or basil, chopped
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 8 leaves fresh sage leaves

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mound flour on a clean counter. Make a well in the center and crack both eggs into it.

  2. 2

    Using a fork, beat the eggs gently, then draw flour from the walls into the center.

  3. 3

    When shaggy, knead by hand for 8–10 minutes until smooth and slightly elastic.

  4. 4

    Wrap in plastic and rest at room temperature for 15 minutes.

  5. 5

    Mix ricotta, Parmesan, parsley, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until combined.

  6. 6

    On a floured surface, roll dough thin (1/16 inch). Cut into 2-inch squares.

  7. 7

    Place 1 tsp filling on each square. Fold corner to corner, press edges to seal.

  8. 8

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add ravioli in batches.

  9. 9

    When ravioli float and cook 1–2 minutes longer, lift out with a slotted spoon.

  10. 10

    Melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add sage and cook until fragrant.

  11. 11

    Place ravioli in a serving bowl. Pour sage butter over top and finish with salt and pepper.

Tools you’ll need

  • rolling pin
  • large pot for boiling
  • slotted spoon
  • small skillet
  • fork or whisk
  • cutting board

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