Homemade Ravioli Ricotta (from scratch)

Homemade Ravioli Ricotta especially a dish that brings the warmth of Italian cuisine to your kitchen. Making this may seem like a difficult dish, but it is very satisfying. This process allows creativity and satisfaction in creating something delicious with your hands.

Hello, do you remember yesterday’s Ravioli dish? If you remember, today we will make homemade Ravioli. This dish is called Homemade Ravioli Ricotta (from scratch). This dish is very delicious and many people like it, especially those who like Italian dishes. Each bite offers a soft texture and rich taste, making it a favorite at dinner tables at restaurants and home.

The ingredients for making this dish are available in markets and supermarkets. The preparation time for cooking this dish is 10 minutes, while the cooking time is 45 minutes. It doesn’t take much time, right?

To make homemade ravioli, you need to prepare the dough and filling. In the process of making dough, the steps is forming the dough and kneading the dough. Making the filling the steps are cooking and mixing. The final step is to make the Ravioli by rolling out the dough, filling the Ravioli, cooking the Ravioli, and serving the Ravioli.

An overview of making Homemade Ravioli

Preparing the dough

Shaping the dough: start by sifting the flour onto a clean, flat surface. Add other ingredients gradually. Mix all the ingredients until a dough forms.

Kneading the dough: use your hands to knead the dough. Knead until the dough is smooth and elastic. If the dough is too dry, add a tablespoon of water at a time. If it’s too sticky, add a little more flour.

Preparing the filling

Mixing the filling: in a bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, and cooled spinach mixture. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg if desired. Stir until all ingredients are mixed well.

Assembling the Ravioli

Rolling the dough: roll each piece of dough using a rolling pin or pasta machine, into a thin sheet.

Filling Ravioli: place one sheet of dough on a floured surface. Place a small mound of filling on the dough sheet. Moisten the edges of the dough around each mound with a little water. Cover with the second sheet of dough, pressing around each mound to seal. Use a ravioli cutter or sharp knife to cut the Ravioli one at a time. Make sure the edges are sealed to prevent the filling from leaking out while cooking.

Cooking Ravioli

Boiling Ravioli: bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Carefully place the ravioli in the water to avoid crowding.

Serve: serve Ravioli immediately with your favorite sauce. A simple butter and sage sauce or light tomato sauce goes great with a ricotta and spinach filling. Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and enjoy.

What is special about this dish?

Material quality

Making homemade Ravioli allows you to choose high-quality and fresh ingredients. You can ensure there are no preservatives, artificial colors, or other chemicals often found in commercial pasta products. Using fresh spinach, creamy ricotta cheese, and rich Parmesan cheese will result in a much better flavor than the store-bought version.

Uniqueness and authenticity

Homemade Ravioli offers uniqueness and authenticity. Each piece of Ravioli has a personal touch and may be slightly different from one another, which adds interest and character to the dish. It is also a way to connect with the traditions of authentic Italian cuisine.

Good for healthy

You can make healthier Ravioli. For example, you can use whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour to increase the fiber content. You can also control the amount of salt and fat in a dish, making it more suitable for dietary requirements.

Experience learning to cook

Making Ravioli from scratch is a valuable learning experience. You will learn basic techniques for making pasta, filling, and shaping Ravioli. Apply this knowledge to a variety of other pasta dishes. Gaining cooking skills from making Ravioli can also increase your confidence in the kitchen and open the door to trying new recipes.

Economic value

Making Ravioli from scratch is often more economical than buying ready-made, especially if you make them in large quantities.

Nutrient Content

Carbohydrates: Ravioli, especially those made from all-purpose flour, are a significant source of carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are the main source of energy for the body.

Sodium: adding Parmesan cheese and salt during the cooking process gives these ravioli the sodium content. Sodium is important for fluid balance and nerve function, but excessive consumption can cause health problems such as high blood pressure. Therefore, it is recommended to regulate the amount of salt used according to individual dietary requirements.

Let’s make Homemade Ravioli Ricotta (from scratch)

Ingredients of Homemade Ravioli Ricotta Spinach (from scratch)

• 300 g Flour 00
• 3 large Egg room temperature
• Water is optional, if you need
• Ricotta Filling
• 200 g Ricotta Cheese drained
• 3 tbsp Grated Parmesan Cheese
• ¼ tsp Salt and Pepper

How to Make Homemade Ravioli Ricotta Spinach (from scratch)

First, place flour on your working surface. Using your hand, make a well in the middle of the flour then add eggs into the well. Beat the eggs using a fork then slowly incorporate the flour into the eggs.

If the dough is too dry, add a little water and if the dough is too wet, add a little flour until the dough is no longer sticking to your work surface.

After that, knead the dough for about 10 minutes. Then, wrap it with plastic wrap and rest for 20 minutes at room temperature.

Ricotta Filling

Combine ricotta cheese with parmesan cheese and season it with salt and pepper, mix well.

Then, dust your working surface with flour. Cut the ravioli dough into 2 pieces, and roll it up with a rolling pin until the sheet is 1 mm thick. Dust it with more flour in between if the dough gets stick.

After that, place about 1 tsp ricotta filling on the ravioli sheet, spaced 2 fingers width apart each filling, then brush water between the filling.

Lastly, fold one end of the side inwards then press it with your fingers around the filling to seal and get the air out. Trim into 2-inch ravioli squares. Place it onto a parchment paper dusted with flour. Repeat for the rest of the ravioli sheet and ricotta filling.

You can boil it right away or store it in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Enjoy your dish!

Serving Recommendation

Tomato sauce: classic tomato sauce is the perfect choice for serving spinach ricotta ravioli. The sweet and sour taste of a tomato sauce rich in herbs such as garlic, basil, and oregano complements the creamy taste of the ricotta and spinach filling.

Garlic bread: crispy, flavorful garlic bread is the perfect accompaniment to soak up the remaining sauce from your ravioli. A baguette toasted with garlic butter and sprinkled with parsley is a popular choice.

Light broth soup: serving the ravioli with a bowl of light chicken or vegetable stock soup is also a great option. The clear, savory broth adds tenderness to the ravioli and provides extra warmth to your dish.

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