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

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
Mound flour on a clean counter. Make a well in the center and crack both eggs into it.
- 2
Using a fork, beat the eggs gently, then draw flour from the walls into the center.
- 3
When shaggy, knead by hand for 8–10 minutes until smooth and slightly elastic.
- 4
Wrap in plastic and rest at room temperature for 15 minutes.
- 5
Mix ricotta, Parmesan, parsley, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until combined.
- 6
On a floured surface, roll dough thin (1/16 inch). Cut into 2-inch squares.
- 7
Place 1 tsp filling on each square. Fold corner to corner, press edges to seal.
- 8
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add ravioli in batches.
- 9
When ravioli float and cook 1–2 minutes longer, lift out with a slotted spoon.
- 10
Melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add sage and cook until fragrant.
- 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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