Last summer I was fortunate enough to go on a trip to Italy with my family. I already knew how to make a basic pasta when we went, but I was on the hunt for a ravioli cutter! It's not an essential tool, but I love how the zigzag edges look, especially with ravioli! I did end up finding one, and this was actually my first time using it (before I was using knives to make the cuts). Making pasta is so relaxing, and ravioli is no different, save for the added challenge of the filling. That's one thing I like about this recipe though- the filling is super easy to make. Happy pasta-making!
Ingredients:
For the pasta:
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 eggs
For the filling:
1/4 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan
2 Tb. breadcrumbs
Egg
Italian seasoning
Instructions:
To start the pasta, drop the flour onto a counter or table space. Make a well in the center of the flour pile and crack the eggs into it.
Use a fork to slowly push the flour into the egg and combine. Once a shaggy dough has formed, go in with your hands to knead the dough until it is smooth. If it is still sticky, add more flour.
Use a pasta roller (or rolling pin) to roll the dough out into thin sheets.
In a small bowl, add all the filling ingredients. Mix well. If the filling seems too wet, add more breadcrumbs. Italian breadcrumbs work best.
Gently place a tablespoon or two of the filling onto a pasta sheet. Trace a circle of water around the filling (just enough to make it wet so the dough sticks together better). Take another sheet of pasta dough and gently drape it over the first sheet with the fillings on it.
Press outward from the filling mounds, making sure the pasta is sealed inside.
From here, you can start cutting the ravioli squares out. I have a zigzag pasta cutter to do this with, but I've also used a knife before. Make sure to leave at least an inch between where the filling is and the end of the ravioli is.
Start a pot of water boiling. Once the water is hot enough, gently drop in the ravioli, one at a time. Cover the pot and cook for 8-10 minutes. Serve hot with your favorite pasta sauce and seasonings. Enjoy!
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