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Homemade Ravioli


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious homemade ravioli filled with your choice of filling.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (see notes)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons sea salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Ravioli filling of your choice

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl whisk the flour and salt.
  2. Make a well in the center of the flour and add the eggs and oil. Use a fork to mix the eggs, trying not to mix in too much flour.
  3. Use your hands to slowly mix in the flour until it comes together into a shaggy ball.
  4. Turn the dough out onto a work surface and knead it for 8-10 minutes. It might seem dry at first, but it will come together. If it hasn’t started to come together after 5-6 minutes, wet your hands and keep kneading.
  5. Form the dough into a ball and put it back into the bowl, covered with a clean, damp kitchen towel, for 30 minutes. (I use this time to make the filling.)
  6. Divide the dough into four pieces. Working with one piece at a time, flatten it slightly with the palm of your hand and then run it through the widest setting on your pasta machine.
  7. Fold the dough so that it resembles a rectangular package then run it through again at the widest setting.
  8. Continue to run it through, narrowing the opening, until it is just thin enough to see through. Setting #7 is usually right.
  9. Repeat with the remaining dough.
  10. Lay one rectangular piece of dough on your work surface. Spoon or pipe about 1 teaspoon of your filling in dots on top of your pasta and then lay another piece of dough on top. Press gently around the filling to remove any air pockets and seal the pasta.
  11. Cut the pasta out using a stamp, roller, or cookie cutter.
  12. To cook the pasta, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the ravioli and cook for 2-3 minutes. Once they float to the top they are done. Drain the pasta and toss with olive oil or sauce.

Notes

  • The dough can seem dry at first but will come together with kneading.
  • Keep hands wet if the dough is difficult to work with.
  • Make sure to seal the ravioli well to prevent the filling from leaking during cooking.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Pasta
  • Method: Boiling
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg