Cheese Ravioli
Cheese ravioli is a comforting dish filled with rich, creamy cheese, perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings. With tender pasta enveloping a flavorful filling, this recipe captures the essence of homemade goodness. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced cook, this cheese ravioli will impress your guests and create cherished memories around the table.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh pasta sheets (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese (whole milk)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 2 cups marinara sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: If making fresh pasta, mix flour and eggs until smooth; knead until elastic and let rest.
- Create the Filling: Combine ricotta, Parmesan, egg, salt, and pepper in a bowl until creamy.
- Roll Out the Pasta: Divide dough into pieces; roll thinly with a machine or rolling pin.
- Shape Your Ravioli: Place filling on one sheet of pasta; cover with another sheet and seal by pressing down gently.
- Cook Your Ravioli: Boil salted water; drop ravioli in and cook for about 4 minutes or until they float.
- Add Sauce & Serve: Warm marinara sauce; drain ravioli and toss gently in sauce before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 ravioli (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg